In this post, we’ll explore the complex topic of addiction recovery. First, we’ll touch on what addiction really is—and what it is not—so we can set the stage for sections that follow. Then, we’ll highlight the all-important difference between getting sober and maintaining sobriety. If you’re considering addiction recovery, you won’t want to miss this…
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In this post, we’ll answer the fundamental question: how does addiction start? We’ll begin with a discussion on just what addiction is—and what it is not. Then we’ll examine the differences between terms you’ve probably heard used interchangeably, such as tolerance, dependence and addiction. We wrap up with a few psychological red flags that can…
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Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome may strike fear into the hearts of the recovering, but what is it, exactly? Is it really as bad as folks say? In this post, we’ll explore the dreaded PAWS at great length. Along the way, you’ll learn to differentiate between acute withdrawal and PAWS, and you’ll learn how PAWS manifests with…
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Most organizations define homelessness as persons living in temporary shelters or other places not meant for human habitation. However you define it, homelessness has a profound impact on society. While creating accurate estimates for the total number of homeless is difficult, what is known is that these people are our relatives, friends, co-workers and sometimes…
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Addiction is a complex beast, and the human brain is capable of becoming hooked on substances and behaviors that can seem quite odd to those unaffected. But these addictions all occur in the brain through the same basic mechanisms. Understanding how addiction manifests in its various forms can help us gain insight into our own…
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Kratom is poised to become the next party drug crave. But what is it, and is it really dangerous? Find out in this brief expose, where we explore this plant extract in detail. You’ll learn all about its addictive potential, what the FDA thinks about it, and whether it’s been implicated in any overdose deaths.…
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As the opioid crisis continues to claim lives, more people than ever before are wondering what separates a great addictionologist, or addiction specialist, from an average one. In this post, we’ll examine this question in detail, providing you with the tools you’ll need to identify a stellar specialist and treatment facility. Along the way, we’ll…
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As opioid overdose deaths claim the headlines, party drugs are making a stealthy comeback. Some of these substances tend to be less addictive than harder drugs like crack cocaine and heroin. As such, they tend to fly under the radar. Teens use them because they’re easy to conceal and are discreet, unlike alcohol, which is…
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Studies show that PTSD and substance abuse disorder are strongly related, especially in veterans. If you’re a veteran and you think you may have a substance abuse problem, this is the post for you. If you know a veteran and are concerned with their drug or alcohol use, this post can help you too. Today,…
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Many cannabis advocates claim that the drug is harmless because it’s ‘organic.’ As we’ll see, this is simply not the case. Moreover, the opinion that marijuana isn’t addictive is just that—an opinion. It’s an assertion that is not supported by science. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a little under ten percent of…
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