Coping with the Fear of Substance Withdrawal

Mar 17, 2020

Coping with the Fear of Substance Withdrawal If you struggle with addiction, the fear of physical and emotional withdrawal from your substance of choice can keep you using long after you want to quit. Severe detox symptoms are most commonly associated with alcohol and...

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia

Dec 8, 2019

Drug Addiction and Anhedonia Think of some of the things in your life that bring you joy. You probably have a smile on your face just thinking of them. Can you imagine if you suddenly felt absolutely nothing? For some people recovering from addiction, it is a reality...

What Is Dual Diagnosis?

Nov 19, 2019

What Is Dual Diagnosis? You may have read or heard that addiction may be started from a person’s efforts to self-medicate a mental illness. While it may not always be the case, there is some truth in the statement. A dual diagnosis means that a person is struggling...

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey

Oct 8, 2019

Dangers of Quitting Drugs Cold Turkey Alcohol and drug addiction continue to be a life-threatening issue for millions of Americans, including some who are still in their teens. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 19.7 million...

Personality Traits Common with Addiction

Sep 17, 2019

Personality Traits Common with Addiction Those who suffer with the disease of addiction have a multitude of personality traits in common. It is amazing how similar these traits are among the majority that I treat who suffer from drug addiction and/or alcoholism.Almost...