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Emotional sobriety is a cornerstone of successful recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction. It goes hand-in-hand with physical sobriety in a person’s effort to stay sober. The Origin of the Term Emotional Sobriety The concept of emotional sobriety originated in 1953...

GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate acid) is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Schedule 1 drug. Controlled substances in this classification have a high potential for abuse and for causing severe physical and/or psychological dependence, and they...

Clonazepam is the generic name of a prescribed drug commonly known by its brand-name Klonopin. A controlled substance, clonazepam is classified by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a Schedule IV drug. That means the drug can be abused and create dependency...

When a person has an addiction to drugs or alcohol, that addiction affects everyone around them, including any children in their lives. Explaining addiction to children, whether your own addiction or that of a loved one, can be challenging. You want them to understand...

The human brain is a very extraordinary and complex organ. In fact, it is the most complex organ in your body. It shapes your basic behavior, regulates your basic bodily functions, and enables you to understand and respond to all the things you experience. The Human...

In the United States, millions of people are impacted by the devastating effects of substance use disorder. Overcoming the grip of addiction is an intense process, and treatment must address all aspects of a person’s health for long-term healing. For many people, an...

The holiday season can be filled with happiness and excitement. It can also be filled with stress. For someone in addiction recovery, the holidays can be especially challenging, full of physical and emotional triggers that may lead to relapse. Enjoying the Holidays We...

Using a combination of storytelling and cinematic features, documentaries provide an inside look at the lives of real people and cover a wide range of topics including substance abuse, addiction, and recovery. Watching an addiction-themed documentary helps you to...

An essential part of long-term recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction is gratitude. Gratitude, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” When you have a grateful mindset, you...

Challenging, But Worth It When a loved one is struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, motivating them to get the help they need can be very challenging. You may worry that your loved one will get angry or that you are overstepping your bounds. You are not...