The first step towards recovery is admitting to yourself that your substance use has become unmanageable and deciding to take back control. Following this acceptance
React vs. Respond: Unconscious vs. Conscious When the brain is under tremendous pressure, such as experiencing addictive cravings, your emotions will run high. In addition,
Addiction and the Brain As with any human behavior, the brain plays a leading role in addiction. Chronic substance use alters the brain’s normal functioning,
Addiction and the Brain’s Reward Center The brain’s reward center is the area most impacted by dopamine, often referred to as the “pleasure molecule.” When
How Coping Skills Help with Addiction For individuals struggling with addiction, developing coping skills is crucial. Coping skills can help individuals manage their emotions, deal
Self-Care Is An Inner Journey The choice to enter detox and rehab can be extremely difficult. It may have even been imposed upon you or
How Alcohol Affects Women and Men Differently Alcohol misuse is the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United States, following only tobacco use and
How Addiction Can Progress From Prescription Painkillers to Heroin Opioid addiction is a public health crisis in America. Nearly 25% of Americans aged 12 or
Why Altruism? Entering, embracing, and completing a recovery program is simultaneously challenging and rewarding. Individuals work hard to overcome substance or alcohol use disorders and
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