The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction
Do you ever feel like life is just piling one problem on top of the other? Sometimes the issues we're facing in our lives [...]
How Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Addiction
When a child grows up experiencing some form of trauma, they can be left with many negative feelings and emotions. While some of the trauma [...]
How Does Nutrition Impact Addiction Recovery?
Whether you have personally struggled with addiction or you have watched someone close to you do so, you likely have seen the negative effects [...]
Is Substance Addiction Genetic?
Substance use disorders, like mental health disorders, are complex conditions that rarely have a single cause. Typically, there are numerous variables that contribute to [...]
Moderation: Keeping Count of Drinks When Out
When you're out with friends, it can become increasingly easy to lose count of how many drinks you have consumed, especially if the amount [...]
Does Drug Use Increase During Summer?
Summertime offers endless potential to enjoy the warm weather and make memories with friends and loved ones. However, this season also tends to bring about [...]
When Does Social Drinking Evolve into Addiction?
Drinking plays a large role in American society — whether it's Sunday brunch, a concert or a sporting event, alcohol consumption is almost always [...]
Signs You’re Enabling Your Loved One’s Addiction
It's natural and normal to do everything you can to help a loved one who struggles with addiction. Each of us has the urge [...]
How Long Does Heroin Affect the Body?
If you or someone you know has used heroin, you may not know all of the pertinent facts about this opioid. Read on to [...]
How is Substance Abuse and STIs Connected
There’s no denying that alcohol and drug abuse can have harrowing effects on a person’s physical health. While many people think about the toll [...]