Addiction can be a lonely place
Addiction is often thought of as a problem that affects only the individual who is using drugs or alcohol. However,...
9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
When you picture a drug addict or alcoholic, what comes to mind? Certainly not your loved ones…right? Perhaps you think...
Millennials: The Influence of Drugs Use on Social Media
A millennial is a person who was born between the early 1980s and the middle of the 1990s. Social media...
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Gender-Affirming Surgery Reduces Suicidality and Substance Abuse [New Study]
Highlights: Transgender persons, like the LGBTQ community in general, experience higher rates of substance abuse and mental health conditions. Transgender...
I don’t miss work or school. Am I an addict?
Addiction is a complex and insidious disease that can affect anyone, regardless of their job or education level. While it’s...
Why Quitting Drugs is So Difficult
Quitting drugs is exceedingly difficult and full of struggles and disappointments. Addiction can have an all-encompassing grip, making it very...
How Addiction Affects Men
Abuse of drugs and alcohol may have severe impacts on people, including males who may experience particular difficulties in their...
Drug Relapse? It’s ok to start over.
Relapse is a frequent and difficult part of addiction treatment. After making the effort to quit using drugs, it can...
Addiction is a powerful force
Addiction is a powerful force that can cause people to lose everything that they hold dear. From their jobs to...
Why Starting a Relationship in Early Recovery is a Bad Idea
Highlights: New romantic relationships in early recovery are a bad idea for several reasons: They are distractions from the work...
