
How Your Brain Changes When You Get Sober
631 words|3.2 min read|If youāve been struggling with substance abuse or addiction for some time, thereās reason to believe that the continued substance abuse has had an impact [...]

Are There Facts to Debunk Myths About Addiction?
814 words|4.1 min read|The topic of addiction is surrounded by confusion, myths and taboo ā when it has not personally affected you or someone close to you, it [...]

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Addiction
925 words|4.6 min read|One of the most common misconceptions surrounding addiction is the belief that those who battle addiction have chosen it as a lifestyle for themselves. This [...]

The Relationship Between Trauma and Substance Abuse
861 words|4.3 min read|Addiction almost always has underlying causes, and a history of trauma is one of the most common issues behind drug and alcohol addiction. Some groups [...]

Trauma-Informed Treatment: Research-Based Interventions
1052 words|5.3 min read|In the past decade, there has been a major shift in the methods of treating substance use disorders. As research continues to show addiction as [...]

Addressing Trauma’s Impact on Addiction
775 words|3.9 min read|Have you ever experienced some form of discomfort or stress in your daily life and immediately began searching for a way to make it better [...]

How to Find the Right AA Sponsor for Your Recovery
908 words|4.5 min read|Have you ever wondered "what is a sponsor in AA?" Many people who consider attending 12-step meetings are curious about what participation entails, what a [...]

A Quick Overview of Residential Treatment Centers
894 words|4.5 min read|Nowadays, many people seek the knowledgeable guidance of a counselor or therapist to help them navigate through the complicated thoughts, feelings and emotions we face [...]

Campus Resources to Look for When Youāre Struggling With Addiction
921 words|4.6 min read|Sadly, drug and alcohol use is common among college-aged adults. Recreation use is common, and many young adults experiment with drugs or alcohol in this [...]

Addiction Intervention: When is it Time?
868 words|4.3 min read|If someone you love is struggling with addiction, itās natural to feel frustrated ā or even hopeless. Perhaps you talked to the person about their [...]

Addiction Treatment While in College: Is It Possible?
747 words|3.7 min read|Any person of any age can be affected by a substance use disorder, and college students are no exception. Addiction among college students is an [...]

How a Journal Can Help You Stay Sober
949 words|4.7 min read|If youāve ever kept a journal, you know how writing down your thoughts and feelings can help with processing difficult emotions and provide a greater [...]
