New Study Finds Rise in Liver Disease in Young Women
New Study: The Pandemic Has Increased Rates of Liver Disease The COVID-19 pandemic has presented us all with a unique set of challenges, and many of us have been struggling in one way or ...
Signs That Your Wife Is An Addict
Women and Addiction Watching someone you love suffer from a substance abuse disorder is undeniably one of the most painful experiences you will ever undergo. You vacillate between a range of uncomfortable emotions - ...
How to Maintain Recovery During the Holidays
Maintaining Recovery Over the Holidays The holiday season can be an exceptionally trying time as it is - for those of us in addiction recovery, this time of the year can prove to be ...
Quitting Vaping While in Early Recovery
When you enter into addiction recovery (this is especially common in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12 step program), you will undoubtedly hear people say, “Don’t make any major changes within ...
Understanding the Risks of Xanax Abuse
What is Xanax? Xanax, the brand name for the commonly prescribed drug alprazolam, is most frequently used for the treatment of severe anxiety disorders. This medication acts quickly and has a short half-life, meaning ...
The Truth About PTSD and Addiction
Post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction are very closely intertwined in the vast majority of cases. The link between the two disorders has been closely studied for years, and it has been repeatedly confirmed that ...
What is Dual Diagnosis For Addiction Treatment?
Addiction and mental health concerns go hand-in-hand. Both directly affect the brain, and both can lead to a variety of similarly disruptive and difficult-to-manage symptoms. They are also closely linked by cause and effect. ...
The Best Non-Narcotic and Non-Addictive Treatments for Bipolar Disorder
What is Bipolar Disorder? Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health disorder that is characterized by significant shifts in energy levels and mood, and an inability to easily carry out daily tasks and ...
Does Bipolar Disorder Cause Addiction?
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition characterized by significant and inexplicable mood swings as well as erratic behaviors and changes in energy levels. Those who suffer from untreated bipolar disorder will experience ...
What Are the Long Term Effects of Heroin Abuse?
Heroin is a powerful opioid drug derived from morphine. It typically comes in the form of a white or brown powder, though it can also come in the form of a thick tar (black ...
