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Lungs image made from cigarette butts

Although tobacco use is on the decline, nicotine continues to be one of the top addictions worldwide. Whether or not you're prone to cigarette use, here's what you should know about nicotine addiction.


January 20, 2022

nicotine, tobacco products

Drug user injecting drugs on the street

Besides the possibility of overdose, there are a number of possible consequences of IV drug use. Let's take a look at some of the dangers of IV drug use.


January 11, 2022

intravenous drugs, IV drug use

Family celebrating Christmas

When it comes to the holidays, everyone wants to eat, drink, and be merry. But what about when you're in recovery? Here's how to navigate the holidays when alcohol is off the table.


December 22, 2021

holidays, relapse prevention

Syringes used by an addict

One of the biggest risks associated with IV drug use is having a needle break off in your arm. But what should you do in that situation? Here's everything you need to know when a needle breaks off in your arm.


December 16, 2021

broken needle, embolism

Buying drugs from a dealer

Most experts agree on the general facts surrounding the issue, but when it comes to the gateway hypothesis, there's no consensus on whether there is a causal link between the use of soft drugs and the later use of hard drugs.


December 15, 2021

gateway drugs, gateway hypothesis

Millennials addicted to their smartphones

Although we usually associate addiction with alcohol and drugs, research shows that smartphone addiction is a real addiction that is afflicting a growing number of people. Here's what you should know about smartphone addiction.


December 10, 2021

impulse control disorder, smartphone addiction, technology

Woman standing at a grave in a cemetary

According to the CDC, the rate of annual overdose deaths has breached 100,000. Let's take a closer look at this tragic milestone to identify potentially influential factors.


December 9, 2021

overdose rate, overdosing

Female doctor conducting a telehealth session

After COVID, the use of telehealth increased to 43.5% of primary care visits. With that in mind, let's take a closer look at how telehealth has become a prominent tool for healthcare and treatment.


December 9, 2021

telehealth

Supportive relationship

People tend to view relapse as the proverbial nail in the coffin of someone’s recovery, but that’s not actually the case. In fact, relapse is a very common part of the recovery journey.


December 8, 2021

relapse

Mocktail recipes

Cinnamon, apples, pears, and fresh pine... The quintessential elements of autumn are used to great effect in these seven autumn mocktail recipes. Here's what you need to know so you can make them at your holiday gatherings this season!


December 6, 2021

holidays, mocktails, recipes