Addiction is an extremely enigmatic, complicated disease. As we have continued researching and trying to learn more about addiction, our understanding of the disease has…
There may be many things that recovering addicts have never done while sober in their adult lives, from celebrating the holidays to starting new relationships…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) released a report on the difficulties of finding appropriate, affordable mental health care. Even individuals with insurance have…
Communication is invaluable. It is necessary for our everyday lives. It is essential to our health care. We use communication to ask for help. Medical…
The holiday season is a time to reflect on the previous year. It is a time to look ahead and plan positive changes. A New…
You’ve completed a drug or alcohol treatment program. This is a huge first step! Be proud of what you have accomplished. Treatment sets the stage…
Dear Enabler , Look, I know your intentions are good. I know that you think all of your “helping” is leading someone back to you…
Opioid addiction is a very serious issue today. This fact hardly comes as a surprise, but now there is scientific proof that many people who…
Members of the LGBT community often face a greater risk for substance abuse. Despite an overwhelming consensus on this fact, 1 most research in the…
Many addicts become dependent on another substance or behavior after quitting their primary addiction. This is called cross-addiction. [1] Why does it happen, and how…