To the outside world, your husband seems like a fun guy. He has a solid career, loves you and the kids and is the life of the party in social… Read More
Trauma and Addiction
Most people who suffer from a life-altering experience often fail to see the connection between trauma and addiction. Surprisingly, the symptoms of both can develop simultaneously yet seem like they… Read More
Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal
The longer you use cocaine, the more your body develops a tolerance to it. Your body also develops a dependency on the drug. As a result, when you stop using… Read More
How Does Anxiety Medication Work?
Anxiety disorder can be very crippling, an obstacle to carrying out necessary everyday functions and leading a fulfilling life. While anxiety can be useful in helping us survive potential threats… Read More
How Does Drug Abuse Affect Society?
Too often, people struggling with addiction are looked down upon and shunned by society — the assumption is that their drug abuse is their own problem and they are just… Read More
How to Stop Nocturnal Panic Attacks
You are sleeping soundly when all of a sudden you bolt awake, a cold fear gripping you. Breathing heavily, with your heart rate off the charts, you try to figure… Read More
Early Signs of Relapse to Substance Use
When you completed your rehabilitation treatment program for substance abuse, you probably felt confident and positive, ready to tackle life in recovery head on. But as the months went on,… Read More
What is Somatic Experiencing?
When you suffer trauma, the aftereffects of your negative experiences sometimes feel unbearable. They make getting through normal daily activities difficult. This leads many people into substance abuse and addiction,… Read More
Signs of Heroin Addiction
You’ve been dabbling with heroin use. You do it for the euphoric high. Now you wonder if you’re experiencing the signs of heroin addiction. What does that look like? Typical… Read More
Fentanyl vs. Heroin
In the fentanyl vs heroin debate, there are similarities and differences. Perhaps the most significant similarity is that they’re both addictive opioids. What do you need to know about the… Read More
