Everything you need to know about dual diagnosis – addiction with a mental health disorder, as we tell one tragic story of opioid abuse and…
Relapse doesn’t mean failure. It’s a common part of recovery, especially early on. But that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable or you’re powerless to prevent it.…
When it comes to managing anxiety, two medications that often come up are buspirone and Xanax. While both are prescribed to reduce anxiety, they work…
Addiction doesn’t just damage your personal relationships; it also damages your relationship with yourself. Rebuilding that connection is one of the most important parts of…
Recovery from addiction can be an amazing but challenging journey, and it’s normal to feel anxious along the way. Anxiety often pops up during recovery,…
Modafinil (Provigil) may be a narcolepsy drug, but a growing number of people are misusing the medication with ulterior motives. Drug abuse and addiction are…
Behavioral addictions can be harder to spot than drug or alcohol problems. They often start as everyday activities that slowly get out of control. Over…
Boredom is one of the most common and frustrating parts of early recovery. After living in survival mode for so long, life can suddenly feel…
Depression can be an overwhelming and debilitating condition, with symptoms ranging from feeling down or hopeless to having difficulty sleeping or concentrating. But it is…
People can become “addicted” to stress because of the chemicals their body releases, like adrenaline and cortisol, which give a quick boost of energy and…