Drug Addiction
What is Really in Street Heroin?
Posted on February 2, 2022
Heroin bought on the street is almost never pure heroin. The actual heroin content can vary widely, usually between about 50 percent and 80 percent.… Read On »
What Is Drug Addiction?
Posted on October 8, 2021
Drug addiction is a complex neurobiological disease that requires integrated treatment of the mind, body, and spirit. It is considered a brain disease because… Read On »
How Does Addiction Separate Us from Our Loved Ones?
Posted on March 26, 2019
We know that addiction is a debilitating illness that takes us away from ourselves and robs us of our goals, our life purpose, and our… Read On »
4 Behaviors that Could Be Hurting More than Helping
Posted on February 26, 2019
We all want to support our friends and loved ones, especially when they are facing major challenges such as battling a substance use disorder. We… Read On »
Why is “Aftercare” Important for Addiction Recovery?
Posted on February 19, 2019
Today, the term “aftercare,” a term referring to additional support given following a patient’s exit from a residential program, has been replaced by “continuing care.”… Read On »
What You Can Expect Early in Addiction Recovery
Posted on February 16, 2019
Everyone’s experience of addiction recovery is a little different. Your age, where you are in life, what drugs you used, how long you used them,… Read On »
Is Intelligence a Risk Factor for Addiction?
Posted on February 14, 2019
The major risk factors for addiction include genetics, having parents or siblings who have substance use disorders, childhood abuse or trauma, early substance use, or… Read On »
How Addiction Can Wreck Your Finances
Posted on February 13, 2019
Addiction can do pervasive damage to your life. People seeking help for addiction typically cite relationship damage, career damage, and the need for more life… Read On »
How Do You Know When Your Xanax Use Has Become a Problem?
Posted on February 11, 2019
Xanax is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. It’s a fast-acting benzodiazepine that’s typically prescribed for anxiety or insomnia. While it… Read On »
6 Ways to Have More Energy For Addiction Recovery
Posted on February 9, 2019
We all could use more energy, and that’s especially true for anyone starting out in addiction recovery. There are several reasons someone just starting her… Read On »