
Am I an Alcoholic? How to Recognize When Your Drinking Is Out of Control
Are you one of the 15 million Americans suffering from an alcohol use disorder? Do you ask yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” Unfortunately, more than

Are you one of the 15 million Americans suffering from an alcohol use disorder? Do you ask yourself, “Am I an alcoholic?” Unfortunately, more than

Studies show that teens are using fewer illegal drugs than ever before. Their abuse of prescription drugs has also dropped significantly. And while that is

Heather R. Hayes, LPC, CIP, CAI A hostage is defined as, “A person held as a security for the fulfillment of certain terms.” I am

When a loved one becomes addicted to drugs, the shock, sadness and worry hit you right in the gut. But when you realize your teen

Beyond the challenges of addiction, could your loved one also be struggling with mental illness? Known as dual diagnosis, this affects more people than you

The familiar saying, “Go with your gut, it never lies,” holds particular weight in cases of drug or alcohol addiction. If your instinct is telling

If your loved one is addicted to drugs or alcohol, you likely would not be surprised to hear that most who need treatment feel like

Heather R. Hayes, a leading intervention expert, shares what to expect before, during, and after an intervention, and offers tips on how to find an

Watching someone you love battle a drug or alcohol addiction can be excruciating. When your pleas for them to get help are ignored or they

Alcohol Addiction Treatment Planning: 5 Tips An estimated 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year making it the third leading preventable cause of death

When Is It Time for an Intervention? By: Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP When your teen, young adult child, or anyone else close

By: Heather R. Hayes, M.Ed., LPC, CAI, CIP Too often, parents don’t learn about their teen’s drug addiction until they are squarely in the middle
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