Heroin can wreak immense havoc on your health, both in the short and long term. While many people hope to overcome heroin addiction through commitment and dedication to sobriety, the scars of past heroin use could linger […]
More people than not have experienced trauma. Trauma refers to “an event or series of events that have lasting effects on a person’s well-being.” Trauma can include: Experiencing or observing physical or sexual aggression Childhood neglect or […]
During this time of the Covid 19, uncertainty and hard times have led to worsening cases of gambling addiction, especially among individuals who are struggling with active drug addiction. Making a decision to seek out Addiction Treatment […]
Midlife is a time of great transition: physical, social, and emotional. It is the period in which people often experience major life changes that can involve significant losses, changes in careers, divorce, illness, and death. Many find […]
The arrival of a new child is an exciting time in a family’s life, and it is possible to enjoy this beautiful period sober and drug-free. During the first few weeks, many people struggle with adjusting to […]
Intervention in addiction treatment is a structured conversation between an addiction patient and their close family and friends, often under the supervision of an intervention specialist. Usually, if the addiction patient has tried talking to one person […]
Trauma can cause physical, emotional, and mental changes to your life. When someone has experienced a trauma, it can impact their lives and relationships. Treatments like Trauma-Sensitive Yoga can help. Trauma and Its Impact on the Body […]
Opioids affect the brain’s perception of pain. Medical professionals prescribe opioids—strong pain relievers—to treat a person’s moderate to severe pain. Opioids include morphine, heroin, and prescription painkillers like oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, methadone, and fentanyl. Recent research suggests […]
You are not alone in your struggle to find a way to cope with stressful situations. Drinking alcohol is common but also problematic. This article explores healthy and effective ways to reduce the stress that don’t involve […]
Zeinah Estrada is a trauma survivor. As a mother, wife, and daughter, she has experienced the devastation of addiction in her own life. Today, she dedicates her life to helping others with substance use disorders through her […]