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Your immune system plays a vital role in protecting you and keeping you healthy. When a foreign “invader” such as a germ or pathogen enters your body, your immune system’s
Despite all the scientific and societal strides we have made in understanding mental illness, depression remains one of the most prevalent health challenges in the U.S. For many people, mental
It’s no secret that binging on alcohol makes people behave irrationally. And the brain impairment doesn’t necessarily clear upon sobering up. Among other health problems, alcohol plays a major role
About half of people with substance use disorders have at least one co-occurring mental health disorder, such as major depression. As many as one-third of people with major depression also
Going through substance abuse treatment is an essential first step to establishing lifelong recovery, but you’ll need to make many positive changes elsewhere in your life when focusing on your
You’ve almost certainly heard people talk about 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Al-Anon and Alateen, but what are they, and how might participation in a group benefit you
After years of being dishonest with yourself and others in active addiction, it can be challenging to relearn how to be truthful. However, emotional honesty is a foundational skill of
It’s a common misconception that alcohol isn’t as dangerous as other, “harder” intoxicants. Drinking is prevalent in many American households, and our culture has normalized the idea of having a
Depression is one of the most prevalent mental health challenges in America, but there are still many misconceptions about what it is and how to overcome it. If depression has
You probably keep products like paint thinner and nail polish remover around your house without ever considering their potential for misuse as inhalants. However, inhalant addiction is a severe health
While the disease of addiction doesn’t discriminate and can impact people from all races, backgrounds and gender identities, there are significant differences in how women experience addiction. For decades, most
Many activities can become habit-forming if you do them regularly, especially those that can divert your attention away from complex emotions or substitute for healthy coping strategies. Self-harm and addiction
You may have heard that spirituality is an essential ingredient in addiction recovery, but newly sober people often have questions about how spirituality helps support a healthy lifestyle. What role
If you’ve been feeling more stress, anxiety and mental fatigue lately, you aren’t alone. Many people are experiencing a phenomenon known as the “pandemic wall” – a form of burnout
As much as we might wish to imagine that we live in a nation that’s free from racial preference, discrimination and prejudice, ongoing national conversations about race relations and systemic
Once you reach a point of stability and security in your recovery, you’ll want to express your gratitude for the people who have loved and supported you on your journey
Those who don’t struggle with substance use may have a hard time understanding people who do. Why would someone continue to drink and use drugs, despite the cascade of worsening
You might not think much about it in your daily life, but your heart is working for you all day, every day, whether you’re active or at rest. Your beating
Holidays like Valentine’s Day can represent a challenge to your recovery goals, even if you have several months or years of sobriety under your belt. If you typically used special
If you’re struggling with substance abuse, but worry that going to drug or alcohol rehab will jeopardize your employment status, you may be hesitant to seek help. Luckily, a law
Vicodin is the brand name for a drug that combines the opioid hydrocodone with acetaminophen. Doctors commonly prescribe Vicodin to ease moderate to severe pain, but this medication also has
The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging on many levels, as everyone’s physical and mental health has been affected in some way by the outbreak. It is natural to be concerned
One of the most persistent myths about substance use disorders is that drinking and drug abuse are a choice people make, and that people who can’t quit on their own
While there’s no such thing as a perfect family – except in some TV shows – some families are actively harmful, toxic or abusive. As defined by the American Psychological
Opioids such as morphine, OxyContin and Vicodin are effective painkillers, but the euphoria they induce also makes them highly addictive. Even people who are careful about taking these drugs in
