Understanding Cross Addiction

Aug 13, 2019

Understanding Cross Addiction Addiction is complicated. The more researchers explore what causes some people to become dependent on drugs and alcohol, the more they realize that ending substance abuse is about more than just saying no. Part chemical craving and part...

How Long Does It Take Your Body To Heal From Addiction?

Jul 25, 2019

How Long Does It Take Your Body To Heal From Addiction? The science of addiction has made things abundantly clear over the last few decades. Addiction is truly a disease, and just like any other disease, it takes people in recovery some time to fully get over their...

Recovering From Opioid Addiction With Medication-Assisted Treatment

Jul 3, 2019

Recovering From Opioid Addiction With Medication-Assisted Treatment According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than 2.5 million Americans struggle with opioid addiction on any given day. Every year, tens of thousands of individuals die from the disorder....

There’s Freedom in Accepting Responsibility!

Jun 27, 2019

There’s Freedom in Accepting Responsibility! People suffering from addiction are often sick beyond all comprehension. The depths of despair, depression and anxiety are indescribable. The brain of someone in active addiction is not functioning properly. In fact, it is...

Addiction: Why It’s a Progressive Disease

Jun 5, 2019

Addiction: Why It’s a Progressive Disease Cunning, baffling and powerful – that’s how many describe addiction, which is truly a horrific disease. It’s also progressive. Once a person is addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, the disease gets worse if the person remains in...