Four Signs of Heroin Use and Addiction
Understanding drug addiction becomes more complicated because not all drugs are the same. You may hear terms like opioids, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and more to describe the kinds of drugs
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Let Go of Anger in Addiction Recovery
Early recovery has often been compared to living on an emotional roller coaster. After numbing your emotions for so long, you may not remember what it feels like to feel
Is Drug Addiction a Mental Illness? Dual Diagnosis Explained
Addiction can be hard to understand. Beyond understanding the disease, the terminology is always changing. Is someone an alcoholic, an addict, or both? Do they have a substance use disorder?
Myths About Addiction Debunked
Without personal experience, individuals may make some incorrect assumptions about addicts, the substances they use, and addiction itself. Sadly, this is seen not only in the general public but also
Kick Drugs & Alcohol at a Southern California Detox
Once you decide to quit using drugs and alcohol, you might find yourself asking how to stop. Addiction is a mental and physical disease that requires treatment methods that take
What Is Narcotics Anonymous?
What is Narcotics Anonymous? or should we say: What is NA? NA does seem like a collective name for recently discovered narcotics. Is it? Either way, NA describes a non-profit
Bill Wilson, Founder Of AA: Who Is He?
For exactly 85 years, alcoholics worldwide have found a haven in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). For every time an alcoholic finds understanding, love, and a community of helpers, they have Bill
Motivational Interviewing for Substance Abuse
It’s common for a person to not realize they are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Or maybe they’re aware, but aren’t aware of the severity of the problem. It’s also
How Inpatient Drug Rehab Facilities Work
Inpatient rehab facilities are dotted around the country, filled with staff and fellow addicts willing to help you through the journey to recovery. Your addiction doesn’t just affect your life;