Isolation and Addiction

Dec 9, 2025

Isolation and Addiction Feeling cut off from the people and routines that usually give life structure is one of the most painful parts of addiction.  Isolation and addiction often develop together because they reinforce one another. The more isolated someone becomes,...

Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling

Dec 9, 2025

Supporting the Addict and the Dangers of Enabling If you care about someone with a substance use disorder, it’s natural to want to keep them safe, avoid conflict, and fix problems as they come up. In many cases, families quietly take on extra responsibilities, cover...

What Happens to Newborns Who Test Positive for Drugs?

Oct 7, 2022

What Happens to Newborns Who Test Positive for Drugs? Anything a mother does before birth has an impact on her baby. While the structure of the uterus allows oxygen and essential nutrients to pass from mother to baby, it also exposes the fetus to toxins the mother...

Secondhand Marijuana Smoke: How It Affects Your Children and Your Pets and What You Can Do To Create a Healthier Living Environment

Oct 4, 2022

Secondhand Marijuana Smoke: How It Affects Your Children and Your Pets and What You Can Do To Create a Healthier Living Environment Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, and 10 states have legalized it for recreational use. According to the Centers for Disease...

Using Drugs and Alcohol During Pregnancy

Sep 6, 2022

Using Drugs and Alcohol During Pregnancy Research shows that at least five percent of pregnant women use drugs or alcohol at some point during their pregnancy. Using addictive substances can cause significant health problems for infants, primarily because illicit...