A common misconception about substance abuse recovery is that once a person enters and completes treatment, they are entirely cured of their disease and all [...]

Addiction is not simply a bad habit — it affects how an adult’s brain functions, leading to physical, mental, and behavioral changes. As their [...]

When you know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, one of your biggest fears is likely the possibility that they may overdose. Not [...]

Whether to deal with mental health issues, manage pain, or another reason, a large number of adults in America take prescription medications. While this can [...]

As social creatures, many people don't like spending copious amounts of time alone without additional human interaction. However, for a number of reasons, many adults [...]

When an adult struggles with substance abuse, one of the biggest challenges they face is accepting that they need help and then taking the [...]

In the minds of many, the first step in breaking free from drug or alcohol addiction is to stop using whatever substance one has been [...]

One of the biggest concerns for anyone who struggles with substance addiction is the fear that whatever treatment program they participate in will not [...]

When you take the first steps towards recovery and enter a treatment program for your substance addiction, you likely understand that it will take a [...]

When someone struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, the journey to recovery and sobriety is often a long one. There is no one-size-fits-all approach [...]

As you begin to settle back into your regular life after completing your treatment for substance abuse, you may be eager to return back to work. [...]

Insomnia and Substance Detox When someone who struggles with addiction decides to work toward recovery, their first step will be to detox from the substance [...]

The social stigma surrounding the topic of addiction and the way addiction is portrayed in pop culture can lead to a lack of empathy [...]

What to Say to Your Children When You Seek Addiction Treatment When you make the decision to seek help for your substance abuse issues [...]

Whether you’ve struggled with substance abuse for a few months or a few years, there typically comes a time when you realize it’s time to [...]

When we look at addiction, many people have a tendency to assume the worst in those struggling with substance abuse. However, you rarely understand what is [...]