Young Adult Drug Addiction: Why Early Treatment Matters

Young Adult Drug Addiction: Why Early Treatment Matters

Young adults, meaning those between 18 and 25 years of age, have the highest prevalence of substance use compared to other age groups. This substance use often becomes an addiction that requires treatment, although unfortunately, many young adults do not seek...
What to Do When Your Adult Child Refuses Help for Addiction

What to Do When Your Adult Child Refuses Help for Addiction

Being a parent doesn’t end when your child becomes an adult. You still worry about them and want to help them be happy and successful. When you see your adult child struggling with addiction, it can be terrifying, especially if they are refusing help. While you can’t...
How to Stage an Intervention That Actually Works

How to Stage an Intervention That Actually Works

Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is not easy. You probably feel helpless, wanting to intervene but not knowing exactly how to go about it. Staging an intervention can be effective, but you should have a concrete plan before making the attempt. While there...
College Drinking and Addiction Treatment

College Drinking and Addiction Treatment

It’s no secret that drinking is prevalent on college campuses across the country, but most people don’t realize that it is a serious problem that leads to serious consequences. A 2023 study showed that more than 15% of college students met the criteria for an alcohol...
How Community Can Help Your Recovery

How Community Can Help Your Recovery

Addiction recovery is a journey to a better life, full of both challenges and victories. It’s a personal journey, but not one that can be taken alone. You need a community of support, meaning people who are with you to handle the challenges and to celebrate the...
Should My Family Be Involved in My Recovery

Should My Family Be Involved in My Recovery

When my grandfather and I started Bridges of Hope, it wasn’t just a professional endeavor—it was personal. Addiction had touched our family, and we understood the heartbreak, the confusion, and the hope that families experience when a loved one is struggling. That’s...