What are Symptoms of High-Functioning Depression
Many people experience symptoms of depression but wonder whether they meet the criteria to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Depression is defined by [...]
When Is Outpatient Drug Rehab the Best Choice?
Outpatient drug and alcohol rehab enables you to work on recovery while still being part of the outside world. If you’ve attended inpatient addiction treatment, where [...]
The Link Between Childhood Trauma And Addiction In Adulthood
There is a clear and distinct correlation between child trauma and drug addiction and alcoholism. The traumatic incidents that we experience in our childhood very [...]
The Opiate Withdrawal Timeline and How to Shorten It
Opiate dependence is characterized by withdrawal symptoms that set in when opioid use suddenly stops. How long does it take to detox from opiates? [...]
Tips for Living with an Alcoholic
According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease. Living with an alcoholic affects the functioning of the family [...]
A Lost Generation: Opioids and Young Adults
According to the National Institute of Health, an estimated three million people suffer from opioid addictions in the United States. In fact, an article [...]
Effective Treatment Modalities for Successful Recovery
A high-quality addiction treatment program will offer both traditional and complementary therapies to help individuals achieve holistic healing. This approach involves a variety of treatment modalities [...]
Can Someone Function Under the Influence of Opioids?
Opioid addiction affects people of all ages, from all walks of life. It affects clergy members, medical professionals, stay-at-home parents and CEOs. Crossing socioeconomic [...]
The Connection Between Job Loss and Addiction
While many people are familiar with the term “functional addict,” there does come a point in the disease’s progression where the individual can no longer [...]
Recovery Community: Where to Find Yours
In many respects, recovery is an isolating experience. You may find that friends and family don't understand your struggle with drug or alcohol addiction, [...]