Heroin addiction is a complex and devastating problem affecting millions worldwide. It destroys not only the lives of those who use it and their families…
It is not uncommon for a substance use disorder and a mental health condition to co-occur. This is known as dual diagnosis and behavioral health…
There are many approaches to treatment when it comes to substance use disorder. For many, the hard part is taking the first step and seeking…
Self-care includes all the things you do for yourself to keep your body and mind healthy. It’s an indispensable part of addiction recovery. However, it…
Actors, singers, and athletes who publicly struggle with drug addictions are splashed across print and digital media daily. Celebrities tend to glamorize addictions without realizing…
Marijuana addiction treatment is a rapidly growing part of the substance abuse recovery movement. Although drug addiction is a problem affecting more and more people,…
In the past, it was thought that once someone had become addicted to opiates, no treatment could free them from their addiction. Years of research…
There are many myths about alcoholism. Many mistakenly believe that everyone can stop drinking alcohol at any time and that drinking is a choice. After…
One of the central aspects of drug addiction is the drug addict’s denial of the seriousness of their situation. Many addicts mistakenly believe that they…
Many individuals from all walks of life have found themselves in an uncontrollable descent into self-destruction from using drugs. While no one starts using them…