Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is one of the most commonly known self-help groups out there – with meetings that occur every week, people from all walks…
Addiction is incredibly complex, and we still have so much to learn about how addiction develops and persists in the brain. One thing that is…
Withdrawal symptoms can be scary and are often a big deterrent for someone considering treatment for addiction. While symptoms can vary from mild to severe,…
At least half of people with substance use disorders have a co-occurring mental health issue and some estimates put that figure much higher–as high as…
Sobriety is a lot like life; there are ups and downs, twists and turns and sometimes you’ll feel no sense of direction, while others will…
Addiction recovery is a time when we can begin processing some of the thoughts and feelings that we suppressed for so long. Many people who…
The type of treatment and addiction centers vary when it comes to type of treatment, cost, and whether insurance will pay the bill. Though treatment…