An Overview Men have traditionally been the ones who have taken on the role of the family breadwinner, protector, and head of the household. Along with these responsibilities comes a lot of messages about what it means to be a man. Some of these messages teach a young man about being honest, hardworking, and respecting...Read More

Men and women have different needs when seeking addiction treatment. More men than women are in treatment programs. Once they enter treatment, gender roles and expectations have a bearing on men’s level of discomfort in relationships with therapists and other clients. Men More Likely to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol than Women Gender plays a role in...Read More

Methamphetamine Over the past few years, meth has crept into the American addiction landscape. According to the United States government, more than 13 million people over the age of 12 have used amphetamine-like stimulants, and trends in drug treatment admissions due to methamphetamine and amphetamine drug use show no signs of slowing down. Signs and...Read More

Set-Backs are Normal Set-backs happen to everyone from time to time. But, it’s important to recognize that they’re just temporary and that you can (and will!) move on. If you are working on your recovery, it’s also especially critical that you don’t let those minor inconveniences wear down your self-esteem. When you are feeling low...Read More