Borderline personality disorder can affect people of varying ages and from different walks of life. Unfortunately, even young women and teenage girls are subject to this disorder’s grasp. Also known as BPD, borderline personality disorder can cause difficulties and challenges …
If you’ve seen the 2009 film “The Hangover,” you know about blacking out from drinking alcohol. The four main characters have a wild night of partying and then wake up the next morning, unable to recall a single memory from …
Addiction is often a result of a deeper trauma. People who are victims of sexual abuse may look for ways to mask the pain. Drugs and alcohol might provide a temporary answer. However, this quick fix makes them worse off …
You have no doubt heard the terms that people use to describe people who are struggling with an addiction. Crackhead. Junkie. Drunk. These words are meant to be scornful and show contempt. They’re throwbacks to a time when the understanding …
With newfound sobriety, confidence and self-esteem are surely on the rise. Getting back to knowing who you are without addiction leading the way is not only exhilarating, but also rewarding. As individuals begin feeling how wonderful life is sober, there’s …
Every woman’s body is unique. One problem that many women face is alcohol addiction. In research regarding alcohol addiction, results have demonstrated that men have been more intensively studied and treated for binge drinking and substance abuse than women. Fortunately, …
