The Causes and Dangers of Self-Medicating
Self-medicating is a typical practice nowadays. Individuals often turn to substance use to cope with life stressors despite their awareness of the potential consequences.…
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction
Many mental conditions co-occur alongside addiction, including bipolar disorder. Coping with multiple disorders can be daunting at once. However, there are many ways to…
The Importance of Individualized Treatment
Back in the day, the paths to addiction recovery were more rigid and uniform. However, professionals today have seen the benefits and improvements that…
Gambling Addiction: How a Common Pastime Can Become a Life of Addiction
Gambling is a common pastime across the country, with an entire city – Las Vegas – referred to as the gambling capital of the…
Creating a Self-Care Routine for Recovery
Life post-treatment comes with many challenges. However, there are things we can do to better prepare for these challenges and tackle them head-on. Ask…
What Is Post-acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)?
Most people are familiar with the concept of withdrawal from alcohol or drugs. Fewer people have heard of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). PAWS is…
Hosting an Intervention
Interventions are often required when your loved one needs addiction treatment. Especially when an individual is unaware of their addiction, an intervention can be…
Avoiding Holiday Triggers and Relapse
The holiday season can be hard for individuals trying to avoid holiday triggers and relapse. There are many reasons the holidays can be challenging…
Is There a Standard Length of Treatment?
Addiction recovery professionals should tailor treatment to each individual. When they do, there should not necessarily be a rigid time limit on how long…