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...
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...
Alcoholism in Young Adults: How to Spot the Signs
Substance abuse — and particularly alcoholism — is a growing concern among young adults globally. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 —...