Substance use disorders are a significant public health concern affecting millions worldwide. Addiction is a complex disease that affects both the body and the mind. Fortunately, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs are effective in treating addiction and helping people achieve long-term…
Do you struggle with substance abuse? If so, take heart because you’re not alone. Drug and alcohol addiction is something that thousands of people find themselves coping with each year. After all, addiction is a disease, thus it’s not something…
For people undergoing addiction treatment, support from those close to them is important. While you may not be an expert on addiction and the treatments on offer, there are many ways you can support a loved one who needs treatment.…
Stopping smoking is difficult. It isn’t simply a case of kicking a bad habit but overcoming a serious and complicated addiction. While there are many grand ways to go about attempting to quit, sometimes it is the smallest changes to…
Traditional in-patient rehabilitation facilities are not suited to everyone. Someone struggling with addiction may truly want to finally get drug-free but staying in an unknown place with a strict regime might not be the best way for them to respond…
Prescription depressant medications are rarely prescribed by doctors for long periods of time due to their tendency to become addictive and abused. Getting free of this type of addiction requires a safe medical detoxification process. Below are the mechanics of…
Every relationship goes through a sticky patch. During such turbulent times, it is essential for both parties in the relationship to support one another. So, how can a relationship be affected? Well, in this contemporary world that we live in,…
After going through an addiction problem with drugs or alcohol, getting clean and sober is an awesome accomplishment. Any recovering addict will know that it takes a lot of time and tremendous effort, and sometimes quite a bit of struggling…
Addicts are twice as likely to suffer from mood disorders, and some psychiatric diagnoses have higher rates of addiction. In some cases, drug abuse even leads to new mental illnesses. Recovery from addiction and alcoholism is challenging enough without enduring…
Are you a smoker? Do you like a big glass of wine in the evenings? There are a number of things we can become addicted to. Smoking and alcohol are the most common. But it doesn’t end there. Other common…
You’ve checked yourself into an inpatient drug & alcohol treatment program. You’ve committed to your friends and family to stay sober. You’re still having cravings anyway. This is a completely normal part of the recovery process, and it’s important not to feel ashamed…
Many experts these days often think of alcohol addiction as a disease. It is not a bad analogy because once you have it, it can be hard to get rid of. It also means that the concept of whether or…