Purple Drank: What is it and why do teens think it’s cool?

What is Purple Drank? Also known as lean, Dirty Sprite, sizzurp, and syrup, Purple Drank is a drug concoction made from prescription cough syrup. The sugary drink has been made popular among teens and influenced by the hip-hop industry. Numerous celebrity rappers sing about purple drank. In fact, Lil Wayne went to the hospital for […]

Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury

  TBI Recovery time for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) varies based on the person and the type of brain injury. It can take months, and even years, to recover. And often, the physical effects of TBI can be long-lasting and may take years of therapy. When recovering from a TBI, you may experience memory […]

Helping or Enabling? Al-Anon Can Help

Loving an Alcoholic If you love someone who abuses alcohol, you want more than anything to help that person. Read on to ensure the help you are providing isn’t causing more suffering and visit Al-Anon to take the quiz.   Making Excuses Have you ever made excuses or lied to protect your loved one’s behavior […]