What Is Drug Addiction?
Clarifying Misconceptions About Drug Addiction Drug addiction is not a choice, but rather a chronic disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use. People who are addicted to drugs cannot control their drug use without assistance – despite the negative consequences their drug use may cause. Many people misunderstand drug addiction and mistakenly believe those who […]
Ben Affleck Opens Up About Alcohol Addiction: Why Relapse Doesn’t Mean Failure
When Ben Affleck has spoken publicly about alcohol addiction, he hasn’t tried to glamorize it. He has described it as painful, disruptive, and deeply personal. He has also been honest about something many people struggle to admit: recovery hasn’t been a straight line.For many people watching from the outside, relapse can look like failure. In […]
Disruptions in Drug Trade Lead to Increased Fentanyl Use
Like any other industry, the illegal drug market has been affected by the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis of 2020. As a result, heroin has become less accessible and those struggling with opiate addiction have turned to fentanyl. Because fentanyl is a synthetic opioid and does not need to be harvested, it is less susceptible […]
Alcohol Awareness Month Is Especially Relevant This Year
The year 2020 quickly turned into a situation no one saw coming. Around the world, people are being held to strict lockdowns and stay-at-home orders as a result of the 2019 coronavirus disease, or COVID-19. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the public health crisis a pandemic on March 11, 2020, and many businesses have shut down […]
Why Addiction Relapse Is So Common During the Holidays
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year,” but for recovering addicts, temptation lurks around every corner. While you may want to eat, drink, and be merry with your family and friends, it’s important to know your triggers before attending social events. During this season of cocktails and parties, you may find yourself wishing you […]
Alcohol Addiction: Choosing the Right Recovery Center
Are you tired of waking up every day at the bottom of a bottle? Is your first thought when dealing with any stressful situation, “I need a drink”? Addiction isn’t something that can be turned on and off like a switch. Deciding to seek help is a great first step, and the next one is […]
Mental Health and Substance Abuse
World Mental Health Day is almost upon us and, for those who struggle with a substance abuse problem, mental health disorders often come with the territory. When an individual suffers from both a substance abuse problem and mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, this is typically known as a co-occurring disorder […]
Addiction: Disease or Behavior?
Is Addiction a Disease or a Bad Behavior? “Why do I keep using drugs or drinking?” If you found this website because you are trying to solve that problem, you may be out of answers. Many have tried to solve this riddle. One theory that is still prevalent among some is that addiction is merely […]
Drug Rehab Centers in Georgia: 5 Things To Look For
Admitting you have a problem is the best thing an addict can do for themselves. The next step is to kick the habit for good. You’re better off entering into a rehab program than you are trying to make this journey alone. Withdrawal symptoms from hard drugs can be fatal if not monitored by a […]
Prepare for Sobriety in the Real World with Outpatient Rehab
While attending an inpatient rehab program is often touted as the only way to recover from a substance use disorder, these programs can’t guarantee lasting healing. In fact, between 40 and 60% of rehab patients start using again after they leave the facility. That means inpatient programs don’t provide long-term recovery for around half of their […]
