The trickiest part of addiction sometimes has nothing to do with kicking the habit itself, and more to do with reframing your lifestyle to prevent unhealthy habits from crawling back into your world.
Thousands of people across the country leave rehab facilities every month. After successfully completing a rehab program and transitioning back to daily life after recovery is a delicate process. The
Guilt, shame, and secretiveness are significant symptoms of addiction. When a person is in active addiction, isolation is incredibly common. In some cases, the habit of isolation came before the addic
The holidays are often synonymous with excess. We eat too much, we sleep too much, and some of us may overdo it with other indulgences.<br>Thanksgiving is, <a href="https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-release
Battling addiction as a parent is toughAddiction is hard enough on itsown. The presence of children makes iteven harder and may make recovery seem impossible. It’s always difficult to get sober, a
Opiate addiction isn’t the only problemfacing AmericansBetween 2011 and 2017, deaths dueto methamphetamine overdose increased more than fourfold. Law enforcement officials in many cities haveidenti
Addiction is often misunderstoodBeing in the midst of addictionis incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disordersin schools and from popular culture, it’s much different
Knowing when to intervene with your loved one's addiction is difficult. You might be waiting for them to realize they need help themself, or you could have already had countless fights over the need f
<a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine" id="">Cocaine</a> is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. On
Last year, President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/26/trump-donates-part-salary-alcoholism-research/2688769002/" id="">donated $100,000</a> - his salary fr
Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri
Childhood trauma, also called<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html" id=""> Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)</a> by the Centers for Disease Contro
