Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Mental Health
The Alcohol and Depression Connection
I used to drink to feel better. I needed to get that immediate relief and escape from my everyday life. It led me to a crippling alcohol addiction that lasted years and drove away a lot of cherished people in my life. I am still working to make up for the wrongs that I committed… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, College Substance Use, Mental Health, Sobriety
Marijuana and Depression: Using MMJ to Self-Medicate
We think of marijuana as a harmless substance, but it quickly led me to harder drugs that nearly took my life. The great people at Emerald Isle were able to get me through my struggle and open my eyes to the dangers of gateway drugs like marijuana. I’ve always dealt with depression off and on… Read More
Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Drug Abuse
Most Commonly Abused Drugs in College
The Challenges of Campus Life Many college students feel pressured to try new things, citing that they abused drugs as a result of this pressure. However, peer pressure is not the only reason for substance abuse in college. Moving from your teens into adulthood is challenging. Most college students have will experience the freedom… Read More
Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Drug Abuse
Drug Culture in College
What is the Drug Culture in College? When you start college, you are probably not anticipating becoming addicted to drugs. Drug rehab is something that you likely have thought little about. This is a new phase of life with plenty of other things to lend your time and attention to. Between college courses,… Read More
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