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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

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

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for antigen tests that can identify SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The presence of specific proteins in

The disease of addiction erodes the substance abuser’s well-being and interpersonal connections, but these losses are only one facet of the larger picture. Addicts and their families also eventually face

Decades before the novel coronavirus pandemic arrived on American shores, another deadly epidemic was ravaging communities from coast to coast. Opioid misuse and addiction have been an ongoing public health

If you’re researching treatment options that will give you the tools to get healthy and break the cycle of addiction, you need realistic expectations for what the rehab journey looks

After one of the most turbulent years in recent history, most of us would probably say any shift toward normalcy is the thing we’re most looking forward to in the

As much relief as you’ll probably feel when your loved one enters substance abuse treatment, you may still find yourself struggling with the impact their self-destructive behavior has had on

It can be heartbreaking and frightening to watch someone you care about caught in the throes of addiction, unable to escape a habit that has increasingly taken over their life.

Have you ever noticed yourself spinning your wheels without ever making any genuine forward progress? Sometimes, your most significant roadblock is yourself. Despite setting goals and having the motivation to

Despite the stereotype of the unemployed addict, the vast majority of people with substance abuse problems have full-time jobs. Choosing to drink or get high on the job can have

Driving under the influence is a crime with deservedly severe consequences. According to the National Traffic Safety Highway Administration, we lose nearly 30 people per day in the U.S. to

Recent news of the development of two effective COVID-19 vaccines has been a bright spot in a year that’s seemed dismal in many ways. However, unless you’re an essential worker

From Halloween through New Year’s Day, the holiday season is a rollercoaster ride of parties, family get-togethers, work obligations and overindulgence. While you might be curtailing these activities somewhat due

We all go through periods of feeling stuck – especially this year, which has brought us so many challenges and forced us to limit the scope of our lives in

Methamphetamines are a powerful and highly addictive central nervous system stimulant. Though some stimulants, such as Adderall, have beneficial medical applications, their potential for abuse is high. Recreational use of

While you’ve likely heard about the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and are aware that 12-step programs have helped thousands of people around the world recover from addiction, you may

Substance abuse and mental illness can erode trust and undermine relationships. As a result, it’s likely that overcoming trust issues will become one of your highest priorities in your addiction

Around the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted lives and introduced a “new normal” of working from home, diligently wearing face coverings and frequent hand-washing. It’s also significantly changed the