May 25, 2018

Holiday Help

Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend Sober

Memorial Day Weekend can be especially challenging to recovery. Most of that stems from cultural traditions tied to the holiday. It is possible and to spend the holiday sober. Learn how your recovery can make your Memorial Day Weekend meaningful.

May 17, 2018

About Addiction

Am I an Alcoholic?

Are you concerned that you may have a problem with alcohol? Are you an alcoholic or just a heavy drinker? The signs are not always as obvious as you might think. How do you know for sure? The difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse is that alcoholics are physically addicted to alcohol. Still, because addiction […]

May 3, 2018

About Addiction

How to Help an Alcoholic

Learn about steps you can take to ensure a healthy approach to helping an alcoholic find hope and healing in recovery.

April 26, 2018

About Addiction

The Dangers of Binge Drinking

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), binge drinking is the most common and dangerous pattern of excessive alcohol use in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as a pattern of drinking that occurs after

April 19, 2018

About Addiction

Alcoholism in America: Key Facts

alcoholism still ranks as the most prevalent of addictive substances. In fact, 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence along with

Valley Hope News

Valley Hope joins with Norton County partners to offer prescription drug disposal

Individuals can dispose of prescriptions at Moffet Drug, 102 S. State Street, Norton, Kan. 67654 normal business hours, which are 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Mondays-Fridays, and 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays.

April 11, 2018

About Addiction

Quitting Alcohol: Why Medical Detox is Essential

When a person with an alcohol problem decides to stop drinking, the withdrawal symptoms can be severe and require medical supervision and detoxification.

April 4, 2018

About Addiction

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Solutions

Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Solutions | Initial alcohol withdrawal symptoms include | Acute withdrawal from alcohol can be life threatening. Valley Hope provides patients with | Treating alcohol withdrawal with medical detox

March 16, 2018

Holiday Help

Celebrating a Sober St. Patty’s

It is possible and fulfilling to spend the annual St. Patty’s holiday sober. However, it takes more than the luck of the Irish. Of course, staying away from bars and outdoor festivals where drinking is prevalent is a given if you are new to recovery. Going to a meeting on March 17, even more than […]

March 12, 2018

About Addiction

10 Ways You Can Break the Stigma of Addiction

The stigma of addiction is a deadly perception preventing millions of people from seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Although addiction is a brain disease that requires treatment, the stigma fosters fear of reaching out for help, ultimately costing lives.