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Wilmington NC Alcoholism

Alcoholism & Women: The Troubling Statistics & How To Get Help

Alcoholism is not a disease that is prejudiced towards one gender or another but its effects do vary differently for women and men. Women struggling with alcohol abuse...

High Functioning Alcoholism

Is My Child a High-Functioning Alcoholic? Occasional Binge Drinking & When to Worry

As a parent of a young adult, you’ve probably had a few conversations with your kid about drinking. How can you tell, though, if your words are sinking in? If you're...

Young Adult Binge Drinking

Binge Drinking in Young Adults: The Facts & The Solution

The adolescent and young adult years are a time of growth, exploration, and self-discovery, but they can also be filled with difficult choices and peer pressure. One of...

Teen Binge Drinking

The Truth About Binge Drinking & Alcoholism in Young Adults

Young adult alcohol consumption has become increasingly prevalent in today’s youth culture. Despite the legal drinking age being 21 in the United States, many young men...

Is there a link between substance abuse and mental health conditions?

Understanding Substance Abuse in Young Adults & The Mental Health Link

Some young adults can fall victim to a drug or alcohol addiction. They start using substances for various reasons, but the disease takes hold of their life. It is all...

How to identify signs of self-harm in young adults

Identifying Self-Harm in Young Adults & How to Find Help

It can be scary for parents who watch a young adult commit self-harm. It can also be scary for the young adult! They might not know why they are doing it or understand...

Here are answers to questions about young adult rehab

Choosing a Rehab for Young Adults: The Top 5 Questions to Ask

When your child or a young adult admits they need help breaking the cycle of addiction to drugs or alcohol it can be a challenging time. Many parents or patients don’t...

How normal is binge drinking among young adults?

Binge Drinking: Is it Ever Really ‘Normal’?

For many young adults, drinking seems to be everywhere. It is almost like a rite of passage into adulthood. There are parties and peer pressure that encourages drinking....

Young Adult Rehab

Substance Abuse in Young Adults: When is Rehab Necessary?

You caught your kid smoking pot with his friends over the weekend. Or, you realized that someone’s been watering down your liquor bottles. You’re angry, disappointed —...