Addiction can be described as a disease that affects the human brain leading to an inability to control what one is using and how often they use it. The person affected gets a strong urge to use the particular substance and is often unable to function without taking it. One may be addicted to substances…
Are you related to has been suffering from substance abuse? If so, then you know that recovering from this problem is taxing on the individual. It’s also a very hard process for the family of that individual. Families that are impacted by drugs and alcohol can experience deep hurt. But, while their loved one is…
If you suffer from mental health issues as well as substance abuse, you are not alone. Many people struggle with both mental health and addiction. In all actuality, there are millions of Americans who suffer from both. It is believed that about 50% of the people who have mental illnesses also have problems with substance…
Sometimes, it’s difficult to identify the symptoms of drug abuse or addiction. Often, people who have become dependent on drugs are unaware of this dependence. This is due to the altering of the brain’s way of operating as a result of the extensive use of drugs. Unfortunately, since it is sometimes difficult to know that…
You never thing opioid addiction could happen to you. The truth is, it can happen to anyone no matter where you live, who you are, how much money you make, or how educated you are. Here is one woman’s account of how opioid addiction tore her family apart. The Opioid Addiction I Never Saw Coming…
It’s 2020, and sometimes it seems as though everyone has their face buried in a screen of some sort. Phones, laptops, iPads, tablets, and music devices are standard items for most, and they go with us to work, school, and to social activities on a regular basis. Technology is a wonderful tool for many, that…
Addictions to drugs and alcohol usually don’t happen overnight. There is a variety of reasons that people get hooked on a substance, and one of the big reasons is self medicating. This can start of innocently and quickly turn into a very bad habit that is difficult to get rid of. Self medicating occurs when…
Recovery from drugs and alcohol opens up a whole new world for individuals who decide to take back their lives and get clean and sober. A new lifestyle and the hope that comes with putting down the drugs and alcohol often means new job, school, and relationship opportunities. If you’re in early recovery, you may…
For individuals who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, there are countless resources and methods available to address this miserable and dangerous illness. While many addicts and alcoholics sadly choose not to get help (it is never too late to get help), and reap the tragic consequences of their disease, many individuals reach a point…
When someone with a drug or alcohol addiction makes the brave choice to seek recovery, they may be focused mostly on quitting the substances that have created so many negative consequences in their lives. It’s a good focus to have! But as someone grows in their recovery, they may quickly notice that there are many…