Cross-addiction is replacing one addictive substance or compulsive behavior with another, essentially developing two or more addictions. It is also referred to as Addiction Interaction Disorder or addiction transfer. The...
Understanding Wet Brain Overcoming an alcohol use disorder can mean traveling down a rough road, but you can do it. Suppose you want to leave alcohol behind and are ready...
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 comes the difficult question: do...
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, any type of outside stimulation,...
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, especially concerning the neurotransmitter dopamine....
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 the reward center is triggered,...
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 with stress, and avoid relapse....
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 reached under duress. However, quality...
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 poor diet plus lack of...
