Exercise is always important and can benefit nearly anyone. However, it’s particularly important for those in recovery from a substance use disorder who are [...]

Lifespan developmental psychology is the scientific study of growth and change throughout the human lifespan. It examines how thoughts, feelings and behaviors change during [...]

During addiction treatment, many people come to the realization that their former career simply isn’t conducive to recovery. In some cases, it’s the work [...]

  Recovery is hard work, and much of that work involves taking good care of yourself. A high level of self-care, such as nutrition [...]

For people struggling with opioid addiction, withdrawal symptoms and cravings can make it difficult to break a physical dependence and enter recovery. Medication assisted treatment [...]

Painkiller abuse that began with a medically justified need for prescription opioids has played a significant role in the widespread increase of substance addictions. The opioid epidemic [...]

Drinking alcohol may be socially acceptable, but for many people, it can become a problem. Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction affect thousands of people and [...]

When you picture someone who’s struggling with addiction, grandma or grandpa probably don’t come to mind. However, substance abuse is a growing concern among [...]

Attachment-based therapy is a form of short-term counseling that aims to improve a person’s ability to develop or rebuild trust and connection within personal relationships. [...]

A motivation to help others, especially people we care for, is a normal aspect of human interaction and is arguably necessary to being a healthy [...]

Going into retirement can be a daunting experience that leads to mental, emotional and physical challenges and changes in a person’s daily life. It means [...]

Many conditions and diseases have a genetic component and tend to run in families, and addiction is a good example. Some families are ravaged [...]