What’s the Difference Between Abuse and Addiction?

The terms “abuse” and “addiction” are often used interchangeably when discussing drugs and alcohol, which can lead many to believe that they are wholly synonymous

June 25, 2021

What Can I Expect on My First Day in Residential Treatment?

Moving to residential treatment is a major transition. Leaving the familiarity of one’s home can bring several stresses, even in people who are looking forward

June 7, 2021

How to Cope With Substance Use Triggers

A trigger is anything that produces flashbacks or strong memories of past traumas and stressful events. Usually, they are prompted by something you feel, see,

June 1, 2021

How Does Trauma Relate to Substance Abuse?

Genetics and the environment play a role in substance abuse, but another factor that plays heavily into a future substance use disorder is childhood or

May 30, 2021

How to Juggle Rehabilitation and Working Full-time

As if rehabilitation and recovery weren’t complicated enough, you are also trying to manage your job along with all the daily responsibilities and activities involved

May 29, 2021

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Adderall Use?

Adderall is often prescribed for adolescents and young adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD). When used correctly, it can have a therapeutic effect and manage symptoms.

May 21, 2021

The Dangers of Self-Medicating to Deal With Pain

Pain is difficult to live with, and depending on the source, it can impact all aspects of your life. There is a high correlation between

May 15, 2021

How to Take Advantage of Talk Therapy During Recovery

Sobriety is more than abstinence. To achieve happiness and progress in your recovery, you need to work through what caused you to turn to substance

May 7, 2021

What Are the Long-Term Effects of Diet Pills?

Don’t you wish you could just pop a pill and magically lose weight? That is exactly what many people hope for when they buy an

May 6, 2021

How Can I Help Someone with an Addiction?

One of the worst feelings in the world is watching someone you love hurt themselves. It’s one of abject helplessness because you can’t force someone

April 27, 2021

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