The Overlooked Epidemic: Why You Can’t Afford to Ignore the Dangers of Meth Addiction
The opioid epidemic may attract more attention, but the United States is still struggling to deal with an epidemic of methamphetamine addiction. A powerful stimulant... Read More
How to Tell If Your Loved One Has an Ecstasy Addiction
An illegal synthetic stimulant with potentially hallucinogenic properties, ecstasy is commonly used as a party drug or club drug at raves and concerts. Ecstasy use... Read More
Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Recovery
Many people in recovery struggle with co-occurring mental health disorders. This includes seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to the changes in... Read More
Getting Help for a Loved One with a Hydrocodone Addiction
Hydrocodone is commonly prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. However, this prescription painkiller carries a real risk of addiction. Abuse of hydrocodone can affect... Read More
The Unexpected Addiction Risk Posed by Codeine-Based Cough Syrup
When you have a cough that doesn’t seem to go away, cough syrup with codeine can help you get the rest your body needs. However,... Read More
Managing Your Emotions to Keep Your Recovery on Track
The term emotional regulation refers to the process of recognizing and controlling your feelings or reactions to feelings. Emotions aren’t inherently good or bad, but... Read More
5 Ways to Help a Loved One Seeking Addiction Treatment
Showing Your Support When a friend or family member is seeking addiction treatment, there are a number of ways you can show your support. The... Read More
Is Working from Home Revealing Signs of a Substance Use Disorder?
Working at home is becoming increasingly common due to the safety concerns posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many of the country’s biggest employers are... Read More
Drinking More During COVID-19? Blackouts Are a Sign You May Need Addiction Treatment
Growing evidence suggests that the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is leading to an increase in risky drinking behavior. According to a recent Nielsen... Read More
Now Is Your Time to Enter Recovery
Change is hard. It’s human nature to want to put off tasks that require a monumental change in your lifestyle—even when you know it would... Read More