Relapsing after years of sobriety can feel devastating, but it doesn’t erase the work you’ve put into your recovery. You aren’t starting over from zero;…
Shame and guilt are two of the hardest emotions to carry in recovery, and often they’re the ones people try hardest to hide. Even after…
If social situations make you feel tense, self-conscious, or afraid of being judged, you’re not alone. Social anxiety affects millions of people, and for many,…
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…