The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Addiction
Addiction doesn’t simply affect a person’s physical appearance — it can also greatly change their behavior. One of the most dangerous behavioral changes that can [...]
The Impact of Your Social Circle on Your Sobriety
Whether you are still struggling with addiction or you are at a stage of recovery, the people you keep in close contact with have a [...]
Study Drugs and the Dangerous Side Effects
It’s no secret that educational coursework can place a heavy burden on students, leaving them with multiple assignments to accomplish and dozens of pages of [...]
Managing Addiction and Codependency
In order to get someone who is struggling with substance abuse the help they need, specific actions need to be taken. A common problem between [...]
What to Know About Opioid Addiction
Understanding the Details of Opioid Addiction According to the CDC, opioid abuse is the number-one cause of preventable death among 18 to 35-year-olds. In fact, the opioid [...]
The Terrifying Truth of Intravenous Drug Use
Whenever a young adult uses an illicit drug or substance, there is rightfully cause for concern. However, the danger of using these drugs becomes more [...]
The Connection Between Mental Health and Addiction
While one does not necessarily cause the other, there's a strong connection between mental health issues and substance abuse. In fact, 50% of people who [...]
How Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Addiction
When a child grows up experiencing some form of trauma, they can be left with many negative feelings and emotions. While some of the trauma [...]
Maintaining a Healthy Diet in Recovery
Whether you have personally struggled with addiction or you have watched someone close to you do so, you likely have seen the harrowing effects that [...]
Is Substance Addiction Genetic?
Genetics’ Role in Substance Abuse When parents think about the traits that they may pass on to their children, the first few things that may [...]