There is not a cure for cocaine addiction other than recovery. Cocaine is extremely addictive. It is a mood enhancer and creates a short-lived high but with repeated use it alters brain chemistry and creates [...]
Everyone seems to smoke these days. Perhaps that is only based on who you associate with, but there are more opportunities than ever to smoke in various ways. It may seem some even revolve their [...]
Drugs are bad for people as most know, but that does not stop them from abusing them. Addiction is not about picking and choosing a drug to be addicted to, it just takes hold of [...]
Being in recovery means changing how you deal with life but also requires shifts in where you live. Wherever you used to live may be blanketed with liquor stores, bars, or places that remind you [...]
Resolutions are something it seems everyone talks about doing before the end of a year, going into the new year ahead. It seems few people actualize those goals and make them happen. Resolutions are not [...]
Whether a disability comes from a medical condition, accident, or is congenital (from birth), it can have a serious negative impact on a person’s emotional well-being. More than 50 million Americans live with some type [...]
Dating is challenging for anyone, especially for people in recovery. Maybe it has been awhile since being in a relationship or it is a new thing to date sober. Triggers can happen anytime, but being [...]
Research into oxytocin has brought forth helpful insights into several areas of mental health. Everyone has this chemical at birth, but each person has a different amount. The first encounter most have with oxytocin is [...]
Substance use disorders seem to have many myths surrounding them amongst people who have never experienced addiction and substance use issues. There are common myths people think about when it comes to addiction, so it [...]
Vicodin is a brand-name medication that combines a powerful therapeutic opioid (hydrocodone) with the over-the-counter painkiller acetaminophen. Use of this medication can potentially lead to a range of mild, moderate, and severe side effects. Learn [...]
