How to Overcome Triggers While Dating Sober
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 [...]
What Does Oxytocin Have to Do with Addiction?
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 [...]
Turn Those Addiction Myths on Their Head with These Tips
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 [...]
What Are Common Side Effects of Vicodin?
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 [...]
How to Turn Those Negatives Into Positives
Many people recovering from addiction know that people are not always who they seem on the outside. Perhaps they have faced that battle inwardly, as well, and struggle to find a way of turning what [...]
Is Lack of Bonding a Risk Factor for Addiction?
The complex question of whether bonding is a risk factor for addiction stems from research people have done that looks at how environment impacts a person later in life. Environment includes family, community, and any [...]
These 5 Common Co-Occurring Disorders with Alcoholism May Surprise You
Drug and alcohol abuse are typically seen as root causes for various other illnesses that can occur when an individual is using substances. There are typically five common co-occurring disorders with alcohol people may not [...]
Can I Be Successful with Natural Remission?
There are many ways to look at entering into remission from addiction and remaining in recovery. Many don’t seek outside help for various reasons, including finances and even fear. Spontaneous or natural remission is when [...]
Why a Selfie Obsession Can Derail Your Recovery
The selfie craze is not just confined to younger people. It seems people of all ages have become obsessed with taking selfies. Many people who take selfies edit and perfect photos with filters, lighting, or [...]
What Are the Risks and Dangers of Pramipexole?
Pramipexole is a medication marketed under the names Mirapex and Mirapex ER. Doctors use this medication for two conditions: Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome (RLS). It helps to know the risks and side effects, [...]