The path from addiction to treatment is never straight. It often goes in fits and starts. Typically, someone won’t even acknowledge a problem for a…
Bipolar disorder is one of the most commonly misdiagnosed mental illnesses. About 70 of people with bipolar disorder are originally misdiagnosed and about a third…
From the outside, addictive behavior is baffling. Loved ones can often see that someone has a problem but that person refuses to admit it or…
Most people experience some pain following surgery and some other medical procedures. They are often prescribed opioid painkillers to manage the pain, which can sometimes…
Family history is the single biggest risk factor for developing a substance use disorder. Studies estimate that about 50 percent of of your addiction risk…
Many studies have found that social support is a key aspect of a successful recovery from addiction. Addiction is often alienating. People with substance use…
The process of transitioning into addiction recovery is a nervewracking one, to say the least. Your life feels like it’s begun at an entirely new…
Family members undergo a lot when a loved one is in recovery. In many cases, the family dynamic can be altered in ways that stress…
Binge drinking has become such a mainstream part of American society; we tend to use it for celebratory reasons, to socialize or even to relieve…
Therapy is one of the most foundational components of addiction recovery, and it’s a space that provides people with the chance to work through some…