Bi-polar and addiction don’t mix – but try telling that to someone who is addicted and Bipolar. The fact is, drugs and alcohol can initially…
Learning about ethical practices and addiction treatment can mean all the difference when it comes to getting proper substance abuse rehabilitation. When you are seeking…
Although the American Medical Association categorizes addiction as a disease, many people still believe addiction is a matter of willpower or morality. The fact is,…
Your Addiction Doesn’t Care that You’re Pregnant Imagine what it must be like to be pregnant and addicted to drugs or alcohol. No matter which…
Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder To understand substance abuse and OCD, you must first understand OCD as a type of anxiety condition. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, also…
Smoking marijuana is harmless fun, right? That’s certainly not our opinion, but you be the judge. Recent reports indicate that a condition called Cannabinoid Hyperemesis…
Despite the cute title of this post, the story of how chronic pain and addiction interact is no fairy tale. Three factors of the healthcare…
Last year, 27 million people reported either the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription drugs. Over 66 million people reported binge drinking…
“Solitude is fine but you need someone to tell that solitude is fine.” ~ Honre de Balzac As the common sentiment goes, addiction recovery is…
“To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.” ~ Criss Jami There is no question…