How does addiction affect the brain?
Addiction is difficult to overcome because it alters your brain and your desire to quit. On the other hand, understanding the causes of your addiction can help you break it. Addiction is characterized by an intense craving for something, a loss of control over its use, and continued involvement despite negative consequences. Addiction alters the […]
9 Anger Management Strategies to Help You Calm Down
Failure to manage your anger can lead to a variety of issues, including saying things you later regret, yelling at your children, threatening coworkers, sending rash emails, developing health problems, and even resorting to physical violence. However, not all cases of rage are as serious. Instead, your rage may manifest itself in the form of […]
The Top 5 Evidence-Based Therapies for Treating Alcohol and Drug Use
You are not alone if you are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse. Substance use disorders affect up to one in every twelve adults in the United States. Fortunately, there are effective medications and therapies available to assist you in your recovery. It can be difficult to know where to begin if you want to […]
Fentanyl Addiction: Symptoms and Treatment Options
Fentanyl is an opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It is frequently used to treat severe pain. However, it is also manufactured and sold illegally. Fentanyl is a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, which means it has a high potential for misuse and can lead to […]
Colin Morrison – Talking Sobriety
Known for being one of the original freestyle motocross (FMX) riders of the late ‘90s and early 2000’s, Colin “Scummy” Morrison was an OG member of an elite riding crew that helped usher in a new era and style of dirt bike riding. Morrison and his cohorts traveled the world, making a name with dangerous […]
How to Enjoy Being Sober
Long-term sobriety. Aptly characterized as a battle, recovery is often a literal fight for survival. For many of us it is the greatest challenge of our lives, and the hardest work we’ll ever do. It can be so difficult, some days it feels impossible, and that’s the truth. But, while being honest about the effort […]
How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?
What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times stronger than heroin. First developed in 1959 by Belgian chemist Dr. Paul Janssen, fentanyl was approved for medical use in the United States in 1968. As a pain reliever and anesthetic, fentanyl is commonly used […]
Top 5 Gifts for Recovering Addicts
The holidays can feel stressful even under the best circumstances. But when a family member or friend is recovering from a substance abuse issue, there can be an added layer of worry and concern that tinges even the happiest of times. And while it can be hard to know what to say or how to […]
What is Recovery Maintenance? And How Do You Do It?
When addressing a substance abuse problem, an addict must typically navigate several stages of recovery that are fairly universal across all experiences. These stages, according to the National Institute of Health, can be broken down into the beginning, middle and late-stage recovery. Recovery maintenance occurs in the late stage and is crucial to achieving lasting success. […]
Are You Living with a Functional Alcoholic? Know the Signs
With over fifteen million people in the US suffering from an alcohol use disorder (AUD), it’s very likely that you have a friend or loved one grappling with a serious drinking problem, and it’s even possible that that person is you. But sometimes it can be difficult to tell who has a problem and who doesn’t, because […]
