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Insecurities are part of the universal human condition. Some people are more adept at hiding their insecurities while others struggle with them more openly, but everyone experiences them. Simply living

Heroin is an illicit, semi-synthetic variation of morphine with no legitimate medical use. The potent and extremely addictive opiate is at the epicenter of hard-core drug culture, where it is

Like many traditional sources of instruction, the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (now used in all sorts of addiction support) don’t receive the universal respect they once did. They now

Drug addiction is a worldwide problem of staggering proportions. In the United States in 2017, 30.5 million people (about 1 in 9 Americans) used an illicit drug in the past

Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive Schedule 11 psychostimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and assist in short-term weight loss. The drug—known on the street under

Withdrawal from alcohol or drugs can be a daunting and dangerous process. While the duration of withdrawal symptoms varies based on the substance, individual factors, and severity of addiction, understanding

Overcoming a drug or alcohol addiction is an extremely difficult process, and one that holds no predetermined or easy-to-predict timetable. All across America and the civilized world, throngs of people

Cocaine is an illicit psychostimulant derived from a native South American plant—the coca. The plant’s analgesic properties were originally used in folk medicine by indigenous tribes although they were soon

If you’ve struggled with a chemical addiction, or are close to someone who does, you’ve probably heard or asked questions similar to the following: “Have you been drinking/smoking again?” “Is

“God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” –The Serenity Prayer

“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” –Buddha In recent years, there has been a surge in spiritual interest and self-help literature,

“Co-dependency is using a relationship to fill a bottomless void due to not feeling whole and loved as an individual. It’s not the need to be loved that’s the issue;

“Remember the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.” –Dali Lama XIV Relationships are a universally rewarding and frequently challenge

Most people in addiction recovery agree that it takes a team to keep a person sober. Having someone (or several someones) to be accountable to means that: You have the

The decision to seek treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is a serious undertaking, one that works best when thoroughly planned and carefully considered. For the majority of clients,

Addiction and relapse cause irreparable damage to many relationships. But faulty ideas about how things—or people—“should” be are just as dangerous. Whether you’re the person in recovery from addiction or

For centuries, humans have bought into the collective delusion that natural substances are generally safe for consumption—an idea that couldn’t be any further from the truth. Ayuahuasca, a potent psychoactive

Whenever alcohol is consumed, it passes through the gastrointestinal tract proving highly toxic and disruptive to its structure and function. Unlike other legal or illicit drugs, many of which are

The physically and psychologically destructive effects of alcohol abuse are numerous and far reaching. Despite alcohol’s widespread social acceptance and universal popularity as a recreational beverage, it remains a potent

Have you recently realized that you have an addiction and found yourself wondering about how to tell your family and friends? Coming out as an addict can be a daunting

Are you wondering how to control drinking and looking for a guide to help you make sure you are managing your drinking appropriately? Many individuals struggle with how to know

  Do you have a friend who is making it their goal to get sober in the New Year and are wondering how to support them in achieving and maintaining

  Are you ready to get clean and looking for some inspiration to help you achieve sobriety? Addiction can feel like it is taking over your life and achieving sobriety

  Addiction can put an incredible strain on the user’s relationships with loved ones and friends. As the loved one of a user, it can be a challenge to navigate

Suboxone and Subutex are both medications used to treat opioid addiction. The primary difference lies in their composition: Suboxone combines buprenorphine with naloxone, while Subutex contains only buprenorphine. This distinction