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Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate; it affects people of all genders, ages, races, ethnicities, professions, and socioeconomic classes. In addition, addiction affects everyone, not just the person with a substance use disorder. Spouses, children, and relatives feel the impact too as they deal with the stress, uncertainty, and disorder that substance misuse…
Every day we see hundreds of images of people in television, movies, advertisements, and our own community. It is very easy to fall into the trap of comparing oneself to others, and negative body image has become a common practice for many of us. Despite knowing it’s not a healthy practice, it’s tough to avoid…
Addiction does not discriminate. It affects people of all genders, races, occupations, and socioeconomic statuses. One of the best ways to tackle this epidemic is to seek drug addiction help early on before the situation worsens. Early intervention can support improved recovery, decreased impact of long-term effects, and higher quality of life, stopping addiction before…
Addiction recovery is a journey, and it can be a challenging path at times. It requires hard work and dedication to overcome addiction and help the body and mind to heal. Drugs and alcohol can take a toll on the body, and physical recovery may require extra effort. Receiving help for drug addiction can teach…
Substance use disorders can develop quickly and have a profound impact on the life you once knew, changing everything from who you spend time with to where you go to what you do. Entering a women’s recovery program can help you to regain control of your life and remember who you wanted to be. It…
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction can be frustrating and heartbreaking. You want them to get better, but perhaps previous attempts to talk to them about treatment have been ineffective, or maybe they’re in denial about the severity of the problem. When nothing else seems to be working, families often hold an intervention to…
On the surface, it may not seem like individuals with substance use disorders and those with eating disorders would have much in common. But when you get down to it, there are actually many similarities. Both groups struggle to manage their relationship with certain substances, be it drugs, alcohol, or food. Both have underlying causes…
Substance use disorders do not affect just the person in active addiction – they affect the entire family and everyone who interacts with the person. As a loved one, it can be hard to resist the urge to blame yourself for their addiction or feel as though you played some part in it. But you…
Once you finish a residential treatment program, you may feel ready to take on the world. You’re equipped with all sorts of strategies and skills to maintain your sobriety and a healthier lifestyle. You’re no longer under the influence of drugs or alcohol and are thinking more clearly and feeling stronger. But it is important…
You’ve worked hard to get where you are in your recovery, and the last thing you want is for something as simple as boredom to set you back. Boredom can be a big trigger for relapse because your mind starts to wander and you may slip back into old routines. Along the same lines, always…