Not everyone knows or understands what is meant by the term recovery. At its most basic, the term is used to describe the process or…
Words are powerful tools that can be used to bring about positive change, but may also be used to cause harm and destruction. Labels are…
Addiction and mental illness share a close and troubling relationship. Co-occurring mental health disorders are extremely common in people struggling with addiction, and substance abuse…
If you are considering seeking professional treatment for addiction, you may be wondering what to expect based on what you have seen and heard about…
Working in the medical field can be incredibly stressful. Though it may sound counterintuitive, doctors and nurses have one of the highest rates of addictions…
If your loved one is suffering from addiction, you know a large part of the battle is helping them to understand they have a problem…
A common concern for people who are considering entering an addiction treatment program is how they will keep their job. Â Every situation is different, and…
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…
Opioid withdrawal is famously awful. It’s often described as the worst flu you’ve ever had, but what makes it even worse is that you know…
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…