A relapse can happen to anybody in any type of addiction whether it’s drug addiction, food addiction, unhealthy love addiction, gambling and so on. Not
The use and abuse of opioids has become a serious health issue in the United States. This growing problem is particularly significant in teenagers. More
Relapse is a serious concern for anyone that struggles with addiction. While people who do not understand addiction sometimes view relapse as a failure, the
Perhaps the most difficult step in recovery is admitting the problem and deciding to change it, but that is only the beginning. In addition to
Although it’s normal to look at detoxing as the big hurdle you need to get past for a clean life, the reality is that staying
Addiction is a disease that has been linked to genetics, but the environment also plays a role in addiction. Factors like chronic stress and poor
The decision to go to rehab is not easy. If you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction and have taken that crucial step, you
The newspapers and news channels are filled with stories related to prescription Drug abuse, which has reach epidemic levels. We still hear stories about heroin
Behavioral therapy has long been an important component of any addiction treatment, and involves identifying unwanted behaviors, self-monitoring for triggers and precursors, and eventually changing
People struggling with addiction face temptation all the time. That’s why it’s so important for a person in recovery to develop a strong support system
Addiction is a notoriously difficult experience, especially for addicts. In the midst of their desperation and downward spiral, they tend to lash out and hurt
Getting sober by stopping use of whatever substance you were abusing and then detoxing from it are both hard enough, but arguably the hardest part