A rehabilitation program, or rehab, can help detox patients cope with the worst withdrawal symptoms safely.
October is Emotional Wellness Month. It’s a great time to pause and reflect on your own feelings, coping skills, and mindfulness.
Following the 5 rules of recovery, an individual can simplify the recovery process into more manageable steps.
Addiction recovery during the holidays doesn’t have to be a challenge. By throwing a sober halloween party, you ensure the night is safe, fun, and spooky!
High-profile or celebrity deaths attract disproportionate attention including from the media, giving society the opportunity for endless analysis and interpretation.
Someone in denial has yet to acknowledge the issue, even if their friends and family recognize it. In some cases, denial puts a loved one in the position to take the first step in finding them help.
It's difficult to imagine the experience of suffering an overdose for those who have not been there. However, it's important to be prepared since drug overdose is an unfortunate risk of substance use.
Alcohol abuse disorder adversely changes the body and brain. Long-term exposure to alcohol causes the body to struggle to function without it.
The journey to sobriety is a lifelong mission. A relapse represents a setback along the way, but it doesn’t mean failure.
One of the effects of addiction is how it can hurt your sense of self-worth. When addiction is perceived as a personal failure, you tend to blame yourself. This can develop into low self-esteem.
Many recovery processes and methods have emerged over the years, but the CHIME model has become among the most widely used. Here's what you need to know...
There's a profound connection between childhood trauma and substance use, which we're breaking down here. Ready for valuable insights into the impact of early-life experiences on addiction?