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 […]
Addiction to heroin is a disorder that can lead to a series of harmful behaviors or conditions. If the signs and symptoms of heroin addiction are identified in good time, then an individual has better chances of […]
Admit the Problem Admitting that you have a problem with addiction is an essential step in recovery. It means being honest about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around alcohol or drugs. Many still choose to live in […]
Withdrawal is a term for the unpleasant physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person reduces or suspends their use of a substance they had become dependent on. It can hit you hard, especially when you’re […]
Recovery is an ongoing process with many milestones for people recovering from addiction. Sometimes it’s tough to know how to stay on the path to recovery and what steps to take when you feel like your progress […]