The World’s Five Most Addictive Substances
When people are asked which substances they think are addictive, they usually mention illicit…
The Impact Of Addiction On Work and Career
Those suffering from a substance use disorder can very effectively hide their addictions. Functional…
Study Drugs And Academic Stress
What do you want to do with your life? This is a big question…
Grieving for a Loved One Taken by Addiction
Death is an unfortunate part of life. Time is a fleeting resource: once it is…
How Addiction Destroys Relationships
Addiction has the potential to destroy relationships, and it often does. Entire families and friendships…
Recognizing The Triggers: How To Stop A Setback In Its Tracks
Some people truly believe that when you are struggling with addiction, relapse is inevitable. While...
Addiction In The Elderly Population
Substance abuse and drug and alcohol addiction were, for a long time, considered “younger people”...
First Response: Keeping An Overdose Victim Alive Until Help Arrives
With substance use and addiction at epidemic levels and the opioid crisis a hot topic...
When Helpers Need Help: Addiction In The Health Care Professions
Addiction does not discriminate among race, gender, ethnic background, disability, man, woman, or occupation. Everyone...
Common Misconceptions About Addicts And Addiction
Addiction affects so many people in so many different ways. You yourself might be affected,...
The Dangers Of Cold Turkey And Why Medical Detox Is Better
“Just give it up cold turkey.” That is heard a lot from people when addicts...
6 Tips to Avoid Relapse And Make Your Recovery Stick
Recovery is like a puzzle where the addict not only puts the puzzle pieces together,...
Life’s Top 27 Stressors: Coping Without Drugs Or Alcohol
Stress: the bane of life. Richard S. Lazarus puts it concisely: stress is what we...
Fixing Relationships: An Essential Part Of Addiction Recovery
The first seven steps in any 12-step support group and program are all about the...
How Popular Entertainment Glorifies Substance Abuse
An Exploration of Substance Use and Addiction in Mainstream Media The average North American adult...
Wait Time Challenges: How To Cope While You Wait For A Rehab Spot
When an addict is ready to take a step towards recovery, it is important that...
