Those who become addicted to alcohol or drugs often do so out of feelings of helplessness and distress. These feelings can come from traumatic events or difficult childhood and may…
While addiction is a problem that affects many people, the root of this problem often is traced back to trauma. Traumatic events and situations are not always easy to talk…
Drugs that are prescribed to treat people’s anxiety, seizures, or insomnia often contain benzodiazepines, which can be highly addictive. Although these medications are meant to help, addiction can give people…
Addiction to any substance can have an impact on one’s mental health, and cocaine is no exception. Cocaine use comes with challenging physical symptoms, but mental health symptoms are also…
Those seeking recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction have already realized that they are not satisfied with their own habits. Setting goals is an important part of getting sober…
Fall is in the air, which means some of the most significant traditional holiday celebrations of the year are right around the corner. For those in recovery, the idea of…
For 2021, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It will be a day to focus on and raise awareness about mental…
If your faith is an important part of who you are, then recovery should be even more of a priority. Your connection with a higher power will only be strengthened…
Inpatient treatment can give those struggling with and recovering from addiction a safe and structured environment to detox and get treatment with a higher chance of avoiding relapse. Residential treatment…
It’s a common misconception that serious drug addiction is only about using street drugs you buy illegally. The reality is that legal prescription medicines are some of the most commonly…