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Articles about addiction, treatment, recovery, and more!
Seven Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, many people take time to reflect on the things in their lives they are grateful for. For those in recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction, gratitude is more than part of a holiday tradition. It is a helpful practice throughout the...
Warning Signs of an Alcohol or Drug Relapse
For most people in recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol, maintaining their sobriety takes hard work every day. They want to avoid a possible relapse, but the potential is always there. In fact, 40-60% of people with substance use disorders will use again at...
Heroin: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Treatment
Classified by The Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule 1 drug, heroin is a dangerous and highly addictive substance. Schedule 1 drugs are those that are controlled and do not have any medical use in the United States. A central nervous system depressant,...
The Benefits of Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Addiction Affects Entire Families Anyone with a loved one who struggles with drug or alcohol addiction understands why addiction is often referred to as a family disease. Addiction destroys trust and damages relationships. It puts emotional stress on family members,...
Coping with Cravings in Addiction Recovery
Cravings in Recovery Cravings for drugs or alcohol are a normal part of the recovery process. These intense urges are usually strongest during the early part of acute withdrawal. However, they can occur weeks, months, or years after attaining sobriety. Cravings are...
Marijuana: How to Know When Addiction Develops
Many people believe that you cannot become addicted to marijuana, also known as cannabis. However, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, recent studies show that using marijuana can lead to marijuana use disorder, also called cannabis use disorder (CUD)....
The Importance of Social Support in Addiction Recovery
Having a strong social support system is an important aspect of a successful recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction. When you surround yourself with people who support your sobriety, you increase your chances of remaining sober. What Is Social Support? People who...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: An Overview
Post-traumatic stress disorder, commonly referred to as PTSD, is classified by The American Psychiatric Association as a trauma and stress-related disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Association, PTSD is a serious mental health condition. It may occur in...
Vicodin: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Treatment
Vicodin is a central nervous system depressant. It is a combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic, and acetaminophen (Tylenol), a non-steroidal, non-narcotic pain reliever. It is a prescription medication used to treat moderate pain. The drug is also available in generic...
Ativan: Addiction, Withdrawal, and Treatment
Ativan, also known by its generic name lorazepam, is a prescribed medication. As a benzodiazepine, Ativan is a sedative and used primarily to treat anxiety disorders. It can also be used as an anticonvulsant medication, a muscle relaxant, a sleep aid, and in surgical...
