Ever feel like you’re stuck in a loop, repeating behaviors you just can’t shake? You’re not alone. Recent studies show that up to 2-3% of…
As you start down the path of recovery, it’s important to understand the substances you’re walking away from. One of the most mystifying and misunderstood…
The brain and body function poorly when someone uses drugs or alcohol. Drugs will interrupt someone’s normal thought processes, feelings, creativity, and rational choices. The…
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.…
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…
Drug use and alcohol use will increase crime. Driving drunk, drug dealing and purchasing, and people’s crimes to support their addictions represent how drugs impact…
The point at which an individual decides to undergo addiction rehabilitation is crucial. From then on, intensive conditioning begins, which aims to reverse the influence…
Recovering from addiction can be a grueling process, especially in early recovery. Once the body has gone through detox, the physical, mental, psychological, and emotional…