When you are involved in a romantic relationship and discover your boyfriend is an alcoholic, it can leave you with a lot of questions. Should you try to help your boyfriend? What should you do to help? What if your alcoholic boyfriend does …
Long-term alcohol use causes changes in how our brains function. For instance, some people can develop an addiction to alcohol. Other people can be at risk for alcoholic dementia and related conditions. When you or someone you care about ha …
Frequent drinking and binge drinking can lead to dependence on alcohol and, eventually, addiction. According to the 2019 NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health), nearly 15 million people aged 12 or older had alcohol use disorder (AUD …
“Doctor shopping” is common when a person has an addiction to prescription medications. Often, they are self-medicating and not using the medicine as prescribed. As a result, they are using more of the drug and run out before getting an …
If you have tried ecstasy or know someone who uses it regularly, you may wonder if you can get addicted to ecstasy. This illegal substance is often associated with partying, dance raves, music festivals, and being popular with teens an …
A strong addiction recovery network is essential to your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Building your network may initially seem overwhelming, especially when you have just started rehab. Fortunately, we’ve prepare …
Tramadol is a prescription pain reliever generally used for the short-term treatment of painful conditions from accidents and injuries or post-surgical pain. However, continued use of the drug can lead to misuse. Tramadol is also available …
Maintaining sobriety is part of your ongoing recovery after completing medical detox and an addiction treatment program. However, some people can stray when put into various situations and circumstances. As a result, they could relapse when …
The holidays are meant to be joyous and beautiful as they only come once a year. However, for some people, anxiety and stress are common holiday themes. Unfortunately, many people turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. However, when someone …
The holiday season presents a special challenge to those in recovery. Whether you are newly sober or have been sober for years, there is still the risk of relapse. From having to put up holiday decorations and buy gifts to holiday parties a …
