In Arizona, more than five people die each day from an opioid overdose. Opioid misuse is currently a national public health emergency affecting the lives of people and families across the country. A multitude of factors created what is now the current opioid crisis in...
When most people think of addiction, drugs like heroin, cocaine or fentanyl usually come to mind. These are powerful addictive substances that can have a dramatic negative impact on the lives of both the person with the addiction and their loved ones. Perhaps even...
In the addiction recovery world, sometimes abstaining fully (aka “going cold turkey”) from an addictive substance (particularly alcohol and opioids) is not the best option. In many cases, people have symptoms associated with withdrawal or detoxification from a...
Recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD) is a long and often discouraging process. It is easy to lose hope and slip into relapse without the proper motivation to keep you striving for a brighter future. Finding this motivation is not always simple, but when you do, it can be one of the most important factors in your recovery.
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that is characterized by uncontrolled drinking of alcoholic beverages as well as a preoccupation with alcohol. Also known as alcohol dependence, alcoholism has the ability to take over the life of an individual to the point where they experience a physical inability to stop drinking, especially at times when alcoholic beverages are present.
If you or someone you love is in recovery or is considering seeking treatment for addiction, you’ll likely notice that you have some extra time to fill that used to be dedicated to partaking in your substance of choice. As you move into developing new lifestyle habits and healthy activities, add these extraordinary films to your list of best recovery movies.
Opioid addiction is a serious health issue in the United States. In particular, opioid addiction can change the way a person thinks or behaves, leading to potential criminal activity, broken relationships, and severe depression and anxiety. Worse, opioid addiction is...
There is a weighty body of scientific evidence that says trauma—childhood trauma in particular—correlates strongly to addiction. In fact, researchers now say that lifetime trauma incidence is the single best predictor of addiction.[fn]Garami, J., Valikhani, A.,...
If you’ve made it this far, congratulations—considering detox is a crucial step towards recovery. No matter your situation, it is wise to conduct some research ahead of time, as the detox process may pose serious health risks if not done with care.[fn]Laudet, A. B.,...
Unfortunately for most people, entering addiction recovery is not as simple as just not using. Taking the first steps to quit may be straightforward but maintaining that commitment is incredibly challenging without the right treatment and tools. Relapse prevention...
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