In the journey of addiction recovery, resilience plays a pivotal role in overcoming challenges and achieving lasting sobriety. It is the inner strength that empowers individuals to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through difficult times, and embrace positive changes in their lives. Resilience is the driving force that enables individuals to navigate the ups and…
Binge drinking and alcoholism share many similarities, and binge drinking may eventually lead to chronic alcohol consumption. People who do not drink daily or often but feel overwhelmed or stressed and drink a large quantity of alcohol in a short time are considered binge drinkers. Although, the individual does not need to feel adverse emotions…
The relationship between addiction and mental health has been observed and studied by researchers for many years. Whereas before the two conditions might have been treated as separate, nowadays it is understood that the treatment for co-occurring disorders should be integrated. It is very common for a person seeking treatment for mental health issues to…
When morphine was first developed during the Civil War, it was viewed as a miracle. Soldiers dealing with unimaginable pain from battlefield injuries were able to find some relief, and conditions that were unmanageable before were able to be overseen because of morphine. However, in the modern era, while morphine is still a useful medicine…
Deciding to seek treatment for substance abuse is one of the most challenging and brave things you may ever do in life. Once you have decided that you need to seek help, the number of options and types of treatment might seem a little overwhelming. There is no single method or treatment situation that is…
Addiction is a topic that most people think they understand, but in reality, it is much more complex than it seems. Many people wrongly believe that to recover from addiction, all a person has to do is decide to stop using drugs and stick to that decision. However, medical and therapeutic research has now shown…
Heroin is one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs likely to be found, and most people understand that it can be harmful to a person’s body. Even though much public attention is paid to the opioid crisis, individuals struggling with opioid abuse and heroin addiction in their families can benefit from greater knowledge. What,…
Opiate abuse is a serious problem in the United States and across the world. Newspapers, television, and other media outlets have been reporting on the opioid crisis for years. Even though most people understand that drugs like heroin are dangerous and addictive, abuse of prescription opiates is also dangerous and more common than you might…
Holiday stress impacts the well-being of many people. For those who have an addiction and are in recovery, it can be even more challenging. If you are actively still using, you may even be at a heightened risk of overdoses. The truth is that the holidays affect addiction, so know what to expect and what…
Cocaine has a long history. It has been used for thousands of years in its leaf form by the indigenous peoples of South America, and it was later isolated, purified, and marketed as a medicine. Eventually, its addictive properties and potential for overdose earned it a place on the United States Drug Schedule, and a…