Understanding and Reducing the Effects of Loneliness
The holidays are a time for being with family, with friends, with your significant other – in short, with the people who are most [...]
Your Guide to Overcoming A Relapse During the Holidays
Relapses can occur during any time of year, but they can be especially prevalent during the holiday months of November, December and January. Between [...]
What Treatment Promotes Benzodiazepine Addiction Recovery?
Benzodiazepines are classified by the DEA as a Schedule IV drug, meaning they have “a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence.” [...]
A Closer Look at Benzodiazepines’ Use
Numerous drugs are available for the pharmaceutical needs of patients – this includes over-the-counter options like Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen, as well as controlled prescriptions [...]
The Implications of PTSD In Midlife Years
Anyone can battle any kind of mental illness at any stage in life – mental illnesses, including substance use disorders, do not discriminate and [...]
Adjusting to Civilian Life After the Military
Every year about 200,000 people leave military duty and transition to civilian life. While it might seem as simple as leaving one career field [...]
4 Ways to Navigate Addiction Triggers During the Summer
Warm and exhilarating days at the beach or the lake, salty snacks, cold desserts, and extended time with family and friends; many people look [...]
The Connection Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
Living through a traumatic experience can change many things in your life. It can affect how you interact with your loved ones, how you [...]
The Dangerous Effects of Painkillers like Fentanyl
Painkillers have a time and a place but some painkillers, like opioids, always carry a heavy risk. Opioids are a type of painkiller used [...]
How You Can Play a Role in Substance Use Prevention
Addiction affects millions of people every year in the United States alone, with nearly one million deaths directly resulting from drug overdoses. Chances are, [...]
