The Role of Alkaloids in Drug Addiction

Jan 24, 2020

The Role of Alkaloids in Drug Addiction Some people argue that any substance can be considered a drug or become addictive. Those who insist on this point often point to sugar or caffeine as proof. While both of these certainly have an addictive appeal to some people,...

How Long Does it Take To Develop an Addiction?

Nov 21, 2019

How Long Does it Take To Develop an Addiction? You may have heard that certain drugs are more addictive than others, or someone may have told you that some drugs are not addicting at all. You may have even witnessed someone using drugs recreationally who didn’t seem...

Do I Completely Start Over After a Relapse?

Nov 12, 2019

Do I Completely Start Over After a Relapse? Recovery from addiction is a journey. The path to recovery is different for every person, and the chances are that it isn’t a straight one. The National Institute on Drug Abuse says that 40-60% of people in recovery will...

How Important Is Anonymity?

Oct 25, 2019

How Important Is Anonymity? The concept of anonymity is very important in most, if not all 12 Step Meetings. In the very first 12 step program in 1939, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) stressed anonymity. Today, most 12 Step Programs like AA have the word “anonymous” right...

Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency

Oct 3, 2019

Physical Addiction vs. Psychological Dependency Everyone seems to have a different definition of addiction, making it hard to recognize if you or a loved one has a problem and is in need of help. One aspect that adds to the confusion is whether a substance or behavior...