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 re-enter their lives, carrying with...
How to Reconnect with Yourself in Sobriety Sobriety is a milestone but not the end of the journey for those recovering from addiction. Self-care involves prioritizing facets of your life,...
The Differences Between Medical Detox and Medication-assisted Treatment Over 21 million Americans struggle with substance use disorder and only 11% receive the necessary treatment. Some don’t know where to turn...
Isolation and Addiction Are Dangerous Cycles People need social connections to thrive in this world. When you suffer from substance use disorder, isolation can lead to a downward spiral into...
What Is the Significance of Relapse Dreams in Early Recover? Early in your recovery, drug and alcohol dreams are a fairly common occurrence. They can feel so real that you...
Gateway Drugs and Addiction The gateway theory of substance abuse theorizes that an individual who uses one illegal or dangerous substance will be more likely to abuse other substances. The...
What Is Breakthrough Pain? Breakthrough pain is a sudden increase in pain intensity that occurs when someone is either not taking their medication, or the medication has worn off. It...
Using the Window of Opportunity to Get a Loved One into Treatment If you’ve ever considered getting addiction treatment for a loved one, you know there’s usually a waiting period,...
How to Know When You’ve Hit Rock Bottom Addiction is a tricky matter, especially when it comes to describing the experience known as “hitting rock bottom.” Simply stated, it is...
