Medically assisted treatment (MAT) for the abuse of narcotics is often accomplished with Suboxone. Understanding the effects of Suboxone and what its intended use is can help you or a…
Upon completing a treatment program and achieving sobriety, a lot of emotions can come up. It’s thrilling to succeed in conquering addiction, but maintaining a drug-free lifestyle can be harder…
While many people have the belief that addiction only happens with “street” drugs, the reality is more complicated. In fact, opioid treatment for recovery from surgery or chronic pain can…
Those who deal with addiction, and their loved ones, may already be aware that recovery takes more than just deciding to quit. Therefore, if you’ve already been through rehab and…
While addiction is a problem that affects many people, the root of this problem often is traced back to trauma. Traumatic events and situations are not always easy to talk…
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is often the result of feelings of loneliness and isolation. These feelings may or may not be related to family relationships. Regardless, family relationships are…
Maintaining sobriety long-term is a struggle for anyone who has gone through addiction. Recovery can last for years, and then life can throw a curveball and put you back at…
Self-expression through art is as old as the human race. People have turned to music and other forms of artistic expression as a way of telling their stories for ages.…
Drugs that are prescribed to treat people’s anxiety, seizures, or insomnia often contain benzodiazepines, which can be highly addictive. Although these medications are meant to help, addiction can give people…
Common misconceptions about addiction can have a big impact, both on those dealing with addiction and their loved ones. Clearing up any existing misunderstandings can help greatly to reconnect people…