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Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: An Unexpected Consequence of Staying Home

27 May 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed daily routines for people throughout South Carolina. To slow the spread of the virus, people are being encouraged to... Read More

Using Telemedicine to Support Your Addiction Recovery

12 May 2020

Telemedicine continues to grow in popularity, especially in areas where social distancing remains a necessity. For those who are receiving outpatient treatment for drug or... Read More

Why Healthcare Professionals Often Struggle with Addiction

20 Mar 2020

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic statuses struggle with substance abuse. This includes individuals who work in the healthcare industry.... Read More

Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction?

06 Mar 2020

Having a spouse, parent, adult child, or other loved one who suffers from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. You hate to... Read More

Stop Making Excuses and Take Control of Your Recovery

19 Feb 2020

Making a Decision Making the decision to enter treatment isn’t easy. It’s common for men and women who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse... Read More

Avoiding Substitute Addictions in Recovery

12 Dec 2019

More Than Abstinence There’s more to recovery than simply abstaining from drugs or alcohol. If you don’t address the underlying factors that contributed to the... Read More

Sesame Street Helps Young Children Cope with a Loved One’s Addiction

30 Nov 2019

Addiction touches the lives of everyone, including young children. In fact, it’s estimated that about 25% of children under 18 will experience the effects of... Read More

Living with a Spouse’s Addiction

20 Nov 2019

Marriage and Addiction Marriage is never easy, but living with a spouse’s addiction can be extremely difficult. Your spouse may be acting like an entirely... Read More

Making the Decision to Put Your Sobriety First

29 Oct 2019

Addiction is considered a chronic illness, which means there is always a potential for relapse. Complacency puts at risk everything you’ve worked so hard to... Read More

How to Help a Friend with a Drinking Problem

15 Oct 2019

Support from caring friends and family is crucial in helping individuals in recovery stay sober, but knowing how to approach a friend’s drinking problem isn’t... Read More

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