Addiction Blog

Can Substance Abuse Cause Depression?

People with a substance use disorder can also struggle with other mental health conditions, like depression. These two conditions often co-occur, meaning...

Co-Occurring Disorders and Addiction

Studies show many people with addiction will also experience a co-occurring mental health condition at some point in their lives. Common co-occurring...

Can Seasonal Affective Disorder Lead to Relapse?

As the warm summer season transitions into a colder fall and winter season, many Americans experience a drop in happiness levels. You...

Tips For Coping with Holiday Addiction Triggers

When recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, holidays can be pretty challenging. There are numerous addiction triggers during the holidays. Fortunately, you...

Marijuana Dependency: What You Should Know About Marijuana Abuse

Marijuana is one of the most popular illicit substances in the world and continues to become more prevalent in many societies as...

Substance Induced Mood Disorder

Your general emotional well-being can be affected by several things throughout your life. Taking substances, whether legally prescribed or illicit, is one of...

How to Support Someone in Rehab

The rehabilitation process for individuals with addictions can be a taxing time for those involved. Naturally, the strain mostly falls on the...

How to Stay Sober at Thanksgiving

Being around family during the holiday season is a time for celebration and joy. However, if you’re trying to achieve an alcohol-free...

What Is an Addictive Personality?

An addictive personality is a set of certain personality traits that put individuals more at risk for addiction — it’s not an...

How to Stop Stress Drinking

While you may think it a harmless practice, reaching for a beer or a glass of wine after a stressful day puts...

What Is Rock Bottom in Addiction?

The term “hitting rock bottom” originated among miners in the 19th century. The phrase indicated that the bedrock of the mining operation...

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Can Adderall Make You Sleep? Adderall & Sleep Deprivation

If you take Adderall for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may have been surprised to learn how it can affect your sleep....

Is Addiction Hereditary?

Is a parent or close family member struggling with a substance abuse problem? If so, you may worry that your use of...

5 Top Tips for Staying Sober

With the right tips to stay sober, you can make the recovery process much less challenging. Read our five tips to help...

What Is Marijuana Withdrawal and Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

Marijuana can be problematic for some people, especially when using it frequently. Continual usage can lead to physiological dependence, withdrawal syndrome and...

How to Stop Addiction Replacement

People in recovery often focus on practicing self-sufficiency rather than dependency. Whether you’re in recovery or currently experiencing an addiction, you might...

Is Vaping a Gateway Drug?

You’ve likely heard of vaping as a popular alternative to smoking. If you’re wondering whether vaping is a gateway drug, it’s essential...

Fundamentals of Sober Living

After completing treatment at a recovery center, you can begin getting back to your life and everyday schedule and participating in new...

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Love Life?

From historical texts to modern pop music, it’s a common theme that alcohol is essential for a night filled with romance. While...

Effects of Alcohol on Athletic Performance

Whether an athlete drinks to calm nerves, reduce pain after an event or even replenish carbs, alcohol consumption has a place in...

What Is Wet Brain?

Many people understand that misusing alcohol can seriously affect your physical and mental health and your relationships with others. However, a less...

Is It Okay to Drink Around Your Newly Sober Friends?

If you are living with a recovering alcoholic or have a friend who recently entered recovery for alcohol addiction, you may wonder if...

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The Link Between Alcohol and Aggression

While the stereotype of the angry drunk is just a trope for many of us, this characteristic rings true for some individuals....

What Does My Relapse Dream Mean?

What Does My Relapse Dream Mean? Relapse dreams are when a person dreams about using a substance while in recovery. These dreams...

What Is an IOP Rehab?

There are various therapies and treatments available to people experiencing addiction to help them find relief, sustain their sobriety and improve their...

What Is Holistic Treatment for Drug Addiction?

Addiction is prevalent in the United States, and many people don’t seek treatment for it, either due to fear of judgment or...

5 Stages of Addiction

About 21 million Americans struggle with addiction, but very few people seek treatment for their condition. Addiction happens slowly. Once a person starts...

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