Forging Healthy Relationships to Support Your Sobriety
If you or someone you love has experienced addiction, then you know that the disorder is about far more than the substance itself. Addiction is a deeply complex, dynamic, and
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Does Drinking Make Your Anxiety and Depression Worse?
If you are among the more than 14 million Americans who have ever experienced alcohol dependency, then you know that the effects of drinking are often far more than physical
The Unexpected Dangers of Vaping and E-Cigarettes
By now, the risks of smoking tobacco are pretty well publicized. In many circles, if you want to raise a few eyebrows and provoke a few scowls, all you have
Managing Chronic Pain Without Opioids
When you’re in pain, the search for relief can feel all-consuming, as if you would do almost anything just to feel better, to return to “normal” life again. And for
The Surprising Connection Between Alcohol and Cholesterol
If you want to quit drinking alcohol, you can probably think of a lot of good reasons for doing so. What you may not know is that a growing body
Exploring the Use of Medical Marijuana in Early Recovery
Anyone who has battled addiction understands that the road to recovery is a long and challenging one. Yet, the path to sobriety is not the same for everyone. Finding the
Is Psychiatric Medication a Necessary Part of Rehab?
Many people have questions when it comes to the intersection of psychiatric medication and substance use rehab. Questions may cross your mind such as, “Why are psych meds so common
Just How Dangerous is Alcohol to the Body?
Even though alcohol is a regular part of millions of people’s lives, it can cause a great deal of harm. Over 2 million people die every year due to the
The Pandemic Has Made America’s Drinking Habits Worse
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted all of our lives in some way or another. Unfortunately, many people have experienced negative changes, including a major impact on their drinking habits. Alcoholism
The Dangers of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol
Polysubstance abuse occurs when someone uses more than one drug at once. Many do not consider alcohol a drug but, when combined with medications (or illicit drugs), the interactions that
Relapse Triggers to Be Aware of in Recovery
Each year, millions of Americans take the essential steps to begin their journey to sobriety. Some choose an inpatient addiction treatment center and others, seek guidance and support through various
Alcohol Recovery Programs Explained
Problematic drinking impacts many people to differing degrees of severity. Some people may occasionally drink, whereas others frequently drink to excess (also referred to as binge drinking). Still, others use