Addiction, Philip Seymour Hoffman and who to call for help

Journalists love celebrity deaths... it gives an excuse to sound off about topics that aren't often okayed by editors as column fodder.  Lately, everyone has been talking about Phillip Seymour Hoffman and that means, everyone has been talking, or not talking, about addiction. I don't know anything about Hoffman, heroin or addiction, to be honest. … Continue reading Addiction, Philip Seymour Hoffman and who to call for help

Wellness and Addiction: 90% of Addictions Start during the Teenage Years

A recent article shared by the Partnership at Drugfree.org, a national nonprofit that helps the parents of teens, talks about the consequences of teenage experimentation with drugs and alcohol... Some interesting facts to pause and ponder: Did you know that 90% of addictions START during the teenage years? Nine out of ten people who meet the … Continue reading Wellness and Addiction: 90% of Addictions Start during the Teenage Years