If you’ve ever experienced addiction, you almost certainly have experienced times of high stress. Stress is nearly always a contributing factor in substance abuse, whether…
If you’re considering seeking help for alcohol abuse, you have likely come across treatment centers that mention medical detoxification as the first step in your…
The stigma surrounding addiction in our society is a result of many generations of misinformation. If you are addicted to illegal drugs, you are likely…
When people think of what they’ll do in addiction treatment, they typically think of things therapy, group sessions, exercise, and addiction education. They may not…
The opioid epidemic in the US keeps getting worse every year. In 2017, nearly 50,000 people died of opioid-related overdoses. Despite all the attention this…
Alcohol is one of the most common and deadly addictions, second only to tobacco. About 88,000 people die every year from alcohol-related causes. While most…
While the word “overdose” typically makes you think of opioids, it is also possible to overdose on alcohol. In fact, alcohol overdose, or alcohol poisoning…
PAWS stands for post-acute-withdrawal syndrome. PAWS is a name for symptoms that linger after the initial week or two of acute withdrawal. People typically experience…
Loneliness is a common challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to stop associating with old friends with whom…
Dating in addiction recovery can present some extra challenges. First, it’s typically best to have a year or more in recovery before you start dating.…