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Prescription painkiller abuse is a problem that people across the country battle with every day, and we’ve found that many people underestimate how easily painkiller abuse can lead to life-threatening addiction. At The River Source, we treat clients struggling with prescription pain pill addiction every day. We’re working to help more people understand how easily…

There are plenty of ways workplace stressors can lead you to alcohol and drug addiction: job pressures, peer pressure, — even something as simple as not having enough time or energy for yourself. If you have a high-stress occupation, like those listed below, the statistics show that you’re more likely to struggle with alcohol or…

Battling substance abuse disorders (SUDs) like alcoholism isn’t easy, but those who meet the criteria for “dual diagnosis” face a unique challenge. Dealing with a mental health condition at the same time as alcohol dependence becomes complicated quickly, and helping a client reach full recovery from both conditions is more difficult than if they’re contending…

You’re a different person today than who you were before you completed your rehab. And while you’re now a sober individual, that doesn’t mean that everyone around you will be. Once you’ve become confident in your sobriety, you might start to feel comfortable enough to begin attending events or social gatherings where alcohol may be…