Out of 23.5 million US residents reportedly addicted to drugs and alcohol, only 11% receive addiction treatment. However, 70% of people seeking additional counseling stay sober—wondering where to find addiction counseling near you? Read ahead and find out how. CALL NOW FOR FREE SCREENING What Is Addiction Counseling? If you don’t stop binge drinking and…
During addiction recovery, spending the downtime can be challenging for some patients. That’s why ChoicePoint presents a list of books recommended by your favorite writers that you can read during the difficult times of your recovery process. These books can give you advice, information, and motivation that you may need to start the treatment or…
At home drug tests are FDA-approved and are considered just as effective as traditional lab tests if done under medical supervision or per the guidelines of a healthcare provider. Are you a concerned parent or a worried adult who can not visit an onsite clinic either due to gasoline prices continuing to record high in…
An average American makes around $4365 per month and spends more than $456 on Healthcare. Considering this, the sudden spike in gas prices in New Jersey has raised concerns about traveling to clinics to receive treatment. In such hard times, Telehealth clinics are stepping up and ensuring you receive the treatment you deserve. The main…
Alcohol addiction is getting worse with each passing day. More than 19.7 million people in the United States suffer from drug and alcohol addiction, and every 1 in 4 deaths is the result of a drug overdose. With proper addiction treatment and counseling, this number can drop, and lives can be saved. Therefore, choosing the…
According to the research, an estimated 20 to 30% of the LGBTQ community abuses alcohol or drugs, compared to about 9% of the population as a whole. LGBTQ people may avoid starting the treatment because of stigma or privacy concerns. That’s why ChoicePoint requested sober LGBTQ activists to share why you need to start the timely…
What causes addiction? Why is it that even with all the access to quality treatment and all the information in the world, people still struggle with addiction? One might ask, “Is addiction hereditary? It is often said that bad company ruins good morals, but sometimes it is in the genes. Is addiction an environmental or…
Alcohol addiction negatively impacts one’s mental and physical well-being. We know about the common problems caused by abusing alcohol, but do you know what wet brain syndrome is and what it feels like to have wet brain? It is a relatively lesser-known disorder caused by abusing alcohol, but that doesn’t make it any less harmful…
Hydrocodone is hands-down the most frequently prescribed opioid medication in the US. As a result, it is the most abused drug, having acute addiction potential. In 2016, the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) concluded that; 6.9 million people aged 12 and older in the United States abused hydrocodone the previous year. According…
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, you might know how challenging it is to cope with the triggers during addiction recovery. It might be difficult for you to spend your downtime and cope with the cravings. At such times, movies can help you gain the inspirations you may…