It is hardly ever a simple nor easy issue having a family member struggling with substance misuse. In many instances, the chemical dependence of a…
It’s important to connect with others in recovery to have a support system and not relapse back into the loneliness of drug addiction which is…
The powerful opioid drug fentanyl is only prescribed for severe pain caused by serious medical conditions. Fentanyl is usually reserved for chronic pain, not acute…
Phenibut is a neuropsychotropic drug developed and discovered in Russia in the 1960s. It was first given to astronauts in the Soviet Union to attain…
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…
Psychotherapy is an evidence-based method involved in substance abuse treatment. During rehab, psychological counseling and psychotherapy are utilized to treat mental and emotional health disorders,…
Substance abuse triggers can be something, someone, someplace, memories, and physical sensations that interrupt recovery momentarily. Everyone will experience triggers once they have left their…
Recovery is an experiential process that takes time. Getting clean and sober evolves to becoming less about abstinence and more about emotional, mental, and spiritual…
Alcoholism affects more than 15 million people each year. It has been called various terms over the years, like alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence, but…
A Higher Power is used in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs. Also called a power greater than ourselves, the term can sometimes refer…