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The disease of addiction is extremely complex and cyclical. This means that there are often a number of different layers of one’s...

When an individual is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, he or she is likely behaving in a manner completely inconsistent with his or her...

Alcoholism is one of the most common substance use disorders in the world, as alcohol is not only readily accessible, but its use is also...

In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)  declared an opioid epidemic in the United States. However, opioid abuse...

A Colorado county recently sued the nation’s pharmaceutical companies and distributors, blaming them for the states’ growing drug crisis....

In early recovery, your body is adjusting without drugs and alcohol. Of all the changes your body experiences in recovery, insomnia is...

It might seem extreme to some, but many countries have been considering decriminalizing drug use. The reason being is that people who...

Addiction is a serious chronic disease, and just like any other chronic disease, a lengthy treatment plan is required to successfully...

The National opioid epidemic is taking the country by storm, causing record numbers of addiction, people seeking help , and people dying...

As you can imagine, the brain is severely altered after years of substance abuse. Many illicit drugs, including alcohol, affect the parts...

In addiction recovery, many people feel filled with remorse and shame from what they did in active addiction. It can be so easy to dwell...

Around the country, lawsuits and criminal charges are becoming more and more common for drug manufacturers and doctors relating to the...

Due to the national opioid crisis, health professionals are looking for new ways to treat pain in order to leave opioids as a last...

When someone is completely addicted to a substance, nothing will get in the way. Not only is there an extremely overwhelming...

Using multiple substances at the same time, also known as polydrug use, can sometimes be very dangerous. Polydrug use is never considered...

With consistent use of most addictive substances comes some degree of physical dependency. This means that the body comes to rely on the...

Finding fun and happiness in sobriety is absolutely crucial for a successful recovery. Not only does finding holistic practices for...

Telling people you don’t drink can feel like an uncomfortable exchange in early recovery. One of the traditions of 12-step fellowships,...

For people in recovery, fear can have a major impact on one’s life. Sometimes, without even noticing, fear can be a significant factor in...

Codependency is a common trait among people who suffer from addiction or alcoholism. This is because addiction is a major trigger for...