Understanding Relapse Relapse from addiction recovery may seem like it’s the end of the recovery journey, when in fact, 40-60% of people in recovery will relapse at some point. Because alcohol and drug addiction are chronic diseases, relapse is always a risk. Stages...
Addiction is devastating not only to those addicted but to those who surround and care for them. Millions seek professional addiction treatment each year. But millions more go without, simply because they may not be able to recognize the signs of addiction in...
Addiction is a devastating disease that changes the lives of everyone involved, not only the individual living with the addiction, but everyone who cares about them as well. While millions of people seek professional help for their addictions each year, millions more...
Alcoholism is much more common in the United States than many people may realize. With a culture that involves having a drink or two after work to unwind, to the binge drinking as a right of passage when someone turns 21, it’s not that surprising that so many...
Alcohol is such a big part of our society, that we don’t often think about all of the people that have an issue with problem drinking, who may or may not be alcoholics. When someone says that someone is a “problem drinker”, people will often visualize a disheveled...
Difference Between Drug Toxicity & Drug Overdose Toxicity and overdose are very similar. Both can have serious symptoms and results, however: Toxicity is almost always accidental. Drug overdose may also be accidental but may be done on purpose if the person is...
If you are currently in recovery or have been surrounded by individuals pursuing recovery, the term dry drunk has most likely popped across your radar. It might have been the topic of discussion through phrases such as, “She’s been in active recovery for 10 years, but...
Despite alcohol addiction ransacking the lives of countless individuals, it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere, anytime soon. Because of this, and the damage that alcohol does to the brain and body, research revolves around finding a cure. Fortunately, a potentially...