Addiction and Recovery

You’ve decided to get help at an inpatient recovery program and now you have to figure out what to pack. Just like packing for a trip, packing for a treatment center can feel overwhelming and it can be stressful. We can’t take away the anxiety you may be feeling by…

If you or a loved one struggle with addiction, you are not alone. Around 21 million people in the United States are believed to suffer from alcohol or substance addictions, and gambling addiction alone impacts at least 2 million people. But what is addiction, and why does it happen? Addiction…

Substance abuse describes the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of legal drugs that causes problems with a person’s day-to-day activities, work, relationships, and life in general. More than 20 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with substance use disorder last year. Understanding Substance Use Disorder Substance use…

Hallucinogens are drugs that cause distortions in people's reality while producing a euphorically good feeling. While under the influence of hallucinogens, some people claim to see, hear, and feel things that seem real but aren't.

Addiction is a chronic disease that profoundly affects your brain and how it operates. Understanding how addiction and the brain intercept is crucial to recognizing how substance and behavioral addictions hijack your brain.

Most people are familiar with the whirlwind of feelings that come with falling in love. You may make rash decisions, want to be with the person all the time, and deprioritize other things in your life during this stage of a relationship. But what about when the need to feel…

Perspective and research on what causes addiction changes over time, from the belief that addiction is an incurable genetic disorder to understanding that substance use targets the brain's reward system. The causes of addiction can include risk factors, past trauma, genetics, environment, and exposure. 1. Risk Factors Multiple factors contribute…

If you or someone you love can’t stop or control your alcohol consumption despite its adverse impacts on your life, you may have alcohol use disorder. This post will help you understand this disorder, its symptoms, and treatment options. What is Alcohol Use Disorder? Alcohol use disorder is also known…

Vicodin is a common prescription painkiller often used to relieve moderate to severe pain. Being opioid-based, it also has the potential for dependence and addiction. Vicodin addiction and misuse is a growing problem in the U.S. and a significant contributor to the country’s opioid epidemic. This post provides helpful information…

You've likely joked about spending too much time online. You may even cringe when you get your weekly screen time report. Who doesn't? But there is a difference between spending more time than you think you should online and internet addiction. When you have an internet addiction, you can't balance…