The Meaning of “Fully Recovered”
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “once an addict, always an addict.” While it’s true that there is always the threat of relapse and [...]
Overdose in Midlife Adults
Drug overdoses are now the number one cause of accidental deaths in our country, and the numbers continue to rise with every year. Now [...]
What Percentage of Alcoholics Relapse?
When you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s normal to be fearful of relapse. A single slip up or a full-fledged return [...]
Top 5 Causes of Relapse and What to Do If It Happens
Relapsing is one of the greatest fears of those who are recovering from substance abuse, though it’s actually a very common occurrence in recovery. [...]
Top 5 Productive Ways to Maintain Sobriety in Retirement
If you’re in the middle of your life or just beyond and you find yourself worrying about how to avoid relapse in retirement, you’re [...]
Addiction Recovery Books to Support Your Journey
When recovering from an addiction, it can be one of the most helpful things to know that you’re not alone and that many have [...]
What Is Medical Detox?
A dependency on drugs or alcohol can sneak up on you before you know it. Oftentimes, people find themselves in the throes of an addiction [...]
Causes of PTSD in Adults
There’s a common perception that most of the change in your life happens in young adulthood. That’s often the period of time when people pursue [...]
Understanding the Role between Addiction and Genetics
Whether or not genetics do play an impactful role in addiction is something that countless people and medical professionals alike still go back and forth [...]
The Barbiturate Effects That Should Be on Your Radar
We all want to relax, but sadly many people turn to barbiturate abuse to fill that need. If you’ve struggled with anxiety, sleep issues, headaches [...]
