
Understanding the Risks of Binge Drinking
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate drinking as two drinks or less in a day for men or one drink or less per

How to Manage Social Anxiety Without Alcohol
If you’re in recovery from an alcohol use disorder, you may be worried about how you’ll manage social anxiety without drinking. Alcohol is often used

Postpartum Depression and Addiction: Understanding the Connection
Giving birth is undoubtedly a life-changing experience, but fluctuating hormone levels combined with sleep deprivation can put new mothers at risk of postpartum depression. In

Rumination and Substance Abuse: How Intrusive Thoughts Can Lead to Substance Use Disorders
When you’re facing a difficult situation, taking time for contemplation, planning, and problem-solving is healthy. However, when you can’t shut your mind off and find

Forgiveness in Recovery: How to Forgive Yourself and Others
It’s quite common for people with substance use disorders to turn to alcohol or drugs to process emotional trauma. However, getting drunk or high is

Understanding the Risks of IV Drug Use
Typically, people with substance use disorders begin by smoking or ingesting a substance. However, as a person develops a tolerance to an abused drug, they