In recent years addiction has gained more attention as the country, and the world are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are many types of addiction, both Chemical and Behavioral beyond the ones making the news....
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 19 million females eighteen or older use illicit drugs in any given year. In this statistic, the word illicit means both the use of drugs that are illegal as well as the misuse of prescription...
Drug addiction and substance abuse are some of the most common issues that face Americans today. One in every 14 Americans has reported some type of substance abuse disorder. Addiction can impact the lives of so many people beyond just the person who is struggling. It...
A Fresh Start Addiction hurts everyone; your entire family, parents, children, and friends. This, in turn, hurts you. The deep pain of seeing your loved ones suffering as a direct consequence of your addiction is usually enough to help you want to seek out addiction treatment. When...
In this video, New Method Wellness' Director of Clinical Development, Juanita Wells explains our program and discusses Substance Abuse and Mental Health Awareness. Learn more about Dual Diagnosis Treatment and our Treatment Program....
New Method Wellness's own Juanita Wells was featured and a touching and powerful video released by the Pro Football Hall of Fame Behavioral Health. New Method Wellness and several other treatment centers participated in this event to raise awareness and provide support for people undergoing challenges...
Nearly a third of the US population falls under the criteria of alcoholism or will fall under it during their lifetime. Alcohol use is extremely common in the United States, with roughly 85% of the population saying that they have drunk alcohol at some point...
When people think about addiction, they usually think about substance abuse. However, there are many types of addiction. It's important to understand that addiction is a brain disease and not a personal lack of willpower or weakness. Compulsive behavior is strengthened by substance abuse as...
The first signs of drug or alcohol addiction can be hard to recognize. This is often especially true for those closest to the person falling into substance abuse. It's common and instinctive to go through denial when you first see signs that a loved one...
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