Understanding the Psychological Dependence of Drug Addiction
Psychological dependence of drug addiction can be the most difficult part of addiction. Addiction is an all-encompassing disorder that can affect how you think, feel, and act. To end your compulsive abuse of alcohol or...
Can Recovering Alcoholics Drink Kombucha?
Fermentation plays an integral role in the creation of kombucha. Fermentation is also central to the production of beer, wine, hard cider, and other alcoholic beverages. Does this mean that , for recovering alcoholics, kombucha...
Addressing Alcohol Abuse During the Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol abuse increased across the United States, which led to an alarming increase in the annual number of alcohol-related deaths. Alcohol Abuse Skyrocketed During the Covid-19 Pandemic According to a February...
Kratom and Alcohol: Mixing Dangers
On their own, both alcohol and kratom can be extremely dangerous. When a person abuses both of these substances at the same time, their risk of serious harm can increase significantly. Understanding Kratom and Alcohol...
Fentanyl in Weed: Fact or Fiction?
Fentanyl is an extremely powerful opioid that has been a primary contributor to rising rates of overdose deaths in the United States. Many of these deaths involved people who took substances without realizing that they...
Overcoming Stigma in Addiction Treatment
Achieving successful, long-term recovery from addiction often requires people to deal with an array of physical, psychological, and social challenges. Unfortunately, this process can be made even more difficult by the misinformed judgmental opinions of...
Cocaine in the Blood Stream
Cocaine’s effects are relatively brief, but the presence of cocaine in the blood can cause both immediate damage and various types of long-term harm. How Does Cocaine Affect Our Blood? When a person uses cocaine,...
The Role of Peer Support in Addiction Recovery
Clinical services are essential components of addiction treatment. However, during (and especially after) a person’s time in rehab, they may also benefit from peer support. What is Peer Support? Peer support is a broad term...
The 4 Stages of Alcoholism
Alcohol addiction doesn’t occur overnight. Most people who struggle with this condition progress through multiple stages of alcoholism until they get the help they need. Being able to recognize the signs, symptoms, and stages of...