Seeking treatment for an addiction—or substance use disorder—takes courage. Though many aspects of recovery may appear daunting, knowin...
What to Look For in an Addiction Recovery Center
Finding the right place to recover from substance use disorder can appear daunting. With many options available, it may be difficult to...
Living with an Addict: How to Deal with an Addicted Parent
The number of addicted parents in America is on the rise. The National Surveys on Drug Use and Health show that 8.7 million children 17...
Living With an Addict: How to Deal With an Addicted Child
Adult children with addiction sometimes act more like teenagers. Some parents report that their child shows immature behaviors when the...
How to Help an Addicted Friend
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that over 40 million Americans over 12 struggle with substance use disorder. Local,...
Substance Abuse & Depression
Major depression, one of the most common mental illnesses, affected 4.1 million adolescents and 21 million adults in 2020.1(pg.31, righ...
Going Through Detox and Withdrawal
Desiring to stop using a substance can be a life-changing decision. However, the process of detoxification from substance use can be a ...
The Disease Concept of Addiction
There are many kinds of addiction that fall into two main categories: substance addictions (substance use disorder) and behavioral addi...
A Dangerous Practice: Combining Substances | Polydrug Abuse
Combining substances of abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is a very dangerous practice and can even be deadly. Sometimes, in...
5 Tips for Navigating Halloween in Eating Disorder Recovery
Halloween is a time of celebration for all things spooky! Shopping for costumes while walking the store aisles overflowing with candy a...