Addiction

It can be hard to know what to say or how to act around a loved one in recovery, and it can be even more difficult to shop for someone who is in the midst of such life-changing work. To help, here is a list...

23 November, 2022

A victim mentality is very dangerous for someone battling a substance use disorder, because it can be a serious impediment to developing self-esteem and self-efficacy, which are important to maintaining sobriety....

17 October, 2022

Why do we so often describe dopamine as a driver of addictive behavior? Why is it regularly associated with some of our most self-destructive impulses and what role does it play in recovery?...

28 September, 2022

Recovery maintenance is one of the most important aspects of the sobriety journey, because it is the key to staying substance free over the long-term. In this article, we’ll review what recovery maintenance is and ways to achieve it....

27 July, 2022

For even the most committed individuals, staying sober over the years will have its challenges. Drug and alcohol addiction are serious conditions, and recovery will never be “set it and forget it” no matter how long it’s been since that last drink or hit. No matter...

26 November, 2019

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...

24 September, 2019