When someone you love starts using drugs or alcohol again, it can be devastating. How do you cope with the situation? What should you say? Alcohol and drug abuse is...
In previous articles, we've examined the impacts that one's genetic factors can play into addictive tendencies. However, one’s social environment can present external factors that have been shown to potentially...
Stress management is one of the most important aspects of addiction recovery. It helps us cope with the stresses of daily life and allows us to focus our energy on...
Cross-addictions can occur when someone with a substance use disorder begins using another substance or engaging in compulsive behavior, replacing one addiction with another. This could be anything from alcohol...
We all struggle with overcoming isolation at times, especially within recent years. Whether it's because of work, family, or health issues and quarantine, we can often find ourselves feeling alone....
When making the decision to break free from addiction, one of the first steps is to undergo detox. In order to undergo effective addiction treatment, your body must first be...
Substance Use Disorder is a serious problem in the United States. It affects millions of Americans every year. There are many different factors that can play into the development of...
The link between Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) and substance abuse is well documented. People with SAD tend to be more sensitive to changes in their environments than those without...
Tolerance is defined as needing to take larger amounts of a substance to achieve the desired effect. The brain adapts by making changes that make you less sensitive to its...
In previous posts, we've seen how addiction affects both one's health, as well as one's finances. However, there is another element in life that is significantly impacted by substance use...
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