• doctor and patient discuss chronic health problems and addiction
    Addiction

    Chronic Health Problems and Addiction

    Alcohol and drug use greatly and negatively affect millions of […]

  • family of three at play
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    The Role of Family in Recovery

    We have seen the value of having the love and […]

  • group of teenage friends
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Adolescent Alcohol Use Slows Brain Growth

    The transition from adolescence to adulthood is vital for the […]

  • galaxy brain
    Alcoholism

    Brain Damage Persists After Alcohol Use

    Alcohol harmfully affects the brain in a number of diverse […]

  • woman in pensive contemplation after another bout of binge drinking
    Alcoholism

    Binge Drinking in Adults

    Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of […]

  • woman using spirituality and prayer to overcome addiction
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Spirituality: Replacing Escape with Empowerment

    We tried to escape reality by using drugs or alcohol. […]

  • woman sitting crosslegged on the ground enjoying the pretty autumn leaves
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    How Happiness Impacts Health

    Happiness is directly associated with better health, including longer life […]

  • man laying down on his floor with a pillow while anthropomorphizing his emotions
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Anthropomorphize Your Emotions: How to Improve Your Mood Through Imagination

    Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human features to non-human things. […]

  • man wondering is addiction physical psychological or both
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Is Addiction Physical, Psychological, or Both?

    Some people may view addiction as either physical or psychological, […]

  • group of friends taking a picture outside
    Recovery, Relapse

    Ways to Sustain Recovery from Addiction

    Addiction is a chronic disease, such as heart disease, and […]

  • person in group therapy shares an anecdote
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    5 Myths About Addiction That May Impact Recovery

    A myth is a false belief or idea about something, […]

  • friends all hold up heart hands during a sunset
    Addiction, Uncategorized

    Social Interaction May Protect Against Substance Use

    Social support and interaction have long been known to be […]