Finding the treatment center that works for you can be difficult, especially if you’re looking for affordable rehab. When you’re struggling with a substance abuse disorder, it can feel like there are a million reasons not to seek treatment....
When you're working toward sobriety, you may find that some approaches work better than others. Every person has different needs, and different environmental and sociological factors impact every addiction, so it's no secret that individualized...
Addiction recovery is a process that takes time. If you only complete part of a program and leave rehab early, your likelihood of relapsing is much greater than if you finish strong. If we continue this train of thought, you might think that going...
Addiction can come in many forms, and sometimes it can be difficult to recognize. When you picture addiction, there’s a good chance that you imagine amphetamines, opioids, or alcohol. These substances are all addictive, and addictions to them may...
A drug or alcohol addiction can rule your life. Substance abuse disorders are hard to combat, and even after you’ve achieved sobriety, you’re not completely out of the woods. Relapse can be a part of recovery, but that doesn’t make it any less...
Most young people experiment with alcohol as part of their introduction into adulthood. This experimentation is expected, but more and more young people are delving into binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as having four or more drinks in...
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the world. Part of this is due to how society has come to accept and celebrate alcohol use. People drink to celebrate when they achieve something, help facilitate mourning when they lose...
Addiction is an extraordinarily heavy burden to bear, no matter who you are. When you’re facing a substance abuse disorder or chemical dependency, it can be difficult to know where to turn or how to get help. Addiction can be very isolating....
In many states, including California, marijuana has been legalized somehow, including a medical or recreational purchase. Marijuana legalization has been discussed for over a decade, and many states are deciding to decriminalize or legalize it....
Cocaine abuse and alcohol abuse can be massively detrimental to your health and well-being on your own. Combined, the effects can be even more catastrophic. Mixing addictive substances is always risky, and you should consider your safety when using...
