Helpful Relapse Prevention Techniques
The period after you leave rehab can be an exciting and scary time. You’re setting out on a journey that can lead to a better life. Addiction is an illness,…
Breaking the Cycle of Addiction
For those with substance use disorders, breaking the cycle of addiction requires assistance from licensed professionals and a deep personal commitment. You can learn strategies to kick self-destructive habits that…
Understanding Physical Dependence
Physical dependence, addiction, drug abuse--these terms are often used interchangeably. But they aren't the same. Drug abuse is the act of misusing a substance. Addiction is a series of harmful…
Common Relapse Triggers
There are a variety of challenges that come with recovering from addiction. That includes trying to navigate different physical and emotional relapse triggers. Learning to manage these physical and emotional…
What Is an Enabler?
If you have a loved one with a substance use disorder, you should avoid becoming an enabler or promoting codependency in your relationship. Codependent relationships include an imbalance where an…
Getting Help After a Heroin Overdose
A heroin overdose occurs when respiratory depression deprives the brain and body of oxygen. It overpowers the central nervous system, impacting nearly every organ in your body. This leads to…
How Meth Damages Your Mental Health
Meth is one of the most damaging illicit drugs used today. Use of this drug can lead to long-term physical and mental health complications, often impacting people's relationships, work habits,…
Living Sober After Rehab
What is it like to be sober after rehab? It's hard for people living in active addiction to see what life can be like outside of the never-ending quest for…
How Music Can Help During Recovery
Do you remember spending time as a kid listening to music as loud as you could? It helped to drown out all of the frustrations, fears, and anxieties you had…
Getting Alcoholism Treatment
Alcoholism treatment is highly effective and readily available. If you're using alcohol consistently or binge drinking often, your body has adapted to it. Having a high tolerance increases alcohol's destructive…