Substance misuse (known by many other names including drug and alcohol abuse), is well known to induce differing reactions in the affected individual. For example,…
When individuals are addicted to a substance, their body has become dependent on that substance to function. If the body does not get that substance,…
Stress is something that everyone experiences at some point in their life. However, high levels of stress can damage anyone, especially those in recovery. Stress…
Detox and withdrawal are probably two of the most feared words when it comes to addiction and deciding to enter treatment. This part of recovery…
If someone you love is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it’s important to have a good understanding of the disease. Addiction or…
St. Patrick’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century. However,…
When sick with addiction, the addict focuses on one thing only: drugs or alcohol. Their whole day consists of either being high or getting the…
Currently, nearly 22 million people are suffering from active substance use disorders in the US. 23 million people are in addiction recovery. 45 million people…
Addiction is a chronic brain disease manifested by compulsive behavior and the inability to stop using drugs despite any harmful negative consequences. The first step…
Getting through the first 30 days of recovery can be a challenging task. The first step in any treatment program, of course, is detoxing the…