Currently, there are nearly 22 million people that are suffering from active substance use disorders in the US. 23 million people are in addiction recovery.…
Let’s analyze what self-harm and self-inflicted injuries do for the person engaging in this behavior, and how it can be similar to addiction. The act…
In addiction recovery, there are two essential elements. The number one most important element is accepting that a problem exists. The second most important is…
Cocaine cravings are strong feelings that overcome individuals that are addicted, causing them to want more and more cocaine. These cravings can result in intense…
An individual who struggles with an addiction to drugs, alcohol, or behaviors and a mental health issue is deemed to have a dual diagnosis or…
Heroin use can have a terrible effect on a person’s life and make it very difficult to care for the people they love. The physical,…
Urine drug screening has typically been the most common form of drug test due to its cheap cost and ease of use. However, a mouth…
Using drugs and alcohol can have several negative effects on a person’s life because you can easily become tolerant and this leads to misuse. The…