During a time when opioids seem to be getting the majority of attention, meth is another drug causing trouble and distress for Ohioans. In fact, a recent report stated that even though opioid use is falling, methamphetamine use is increasing across the state. You know your loved one has been struggling with meth. But to…
Think back to a time when you went through a devastating break-up you didn’t see coming. Maybe you thought you had found “the one”. You felt incredible joy and euphoria when with them and couldn’t imagine your life without them. But after they left you, all you could think about was the cravings and needing…
A common root for alcohol or opioid addiction is pain. Some seek to escape negative thoughts and feelings, while others hope to manage physical pain. No one intends to become addicted. Rather, it starts as a way to cope and then becomes a habit or even a dependence you can’t shake. Like quicksand, you sank…
Coming to the realization that you or your loved one needs to seek treatment for their alcohol or drug use is a great first step toward recovery. After all, recovery is a journey, and there are programs out there that can walk with you on the road to a healthier life. But what are the…