Getting to a place where you are free from the shackles of addiction can feel like a distant locale located a lifetime away. However, it doesn’t have to be. If… Read More
Addiction
Codependency in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 09/12/23 Codependency as a condition was discovered as a result of studying relationships within families where an alcoholic was present. This term describes an unhealthy dynamic where one… Read More
Healing from Cannabis Addiction
If you use cannabis and are thinking of stopping, you might be wondering what to expect if you quit. Cannabis is a psychoactive drug containing nearly 500 chemicals, including tetrahydrocannabinol… Read More
A Brief Look at Treating Opioid Addiction
The United States has been facing an opioid epidemic ever since the 1990s. Bigger cities, such as Los Angeles, have dealt with its fair share of the drug crisis. Many… Read More
Is Willpower Enough to Beat Addiction?
Updated on 1/31/2023 Addiction is an issue that is not easy to cope with and can be difficult for those who don’t struggle to understand its complexities. Many people often… Read More
Xanax Addiction and the Risk of Fentanyl Overdose
Updated on 1/31/2023 If you have ever been prescribed a benzodiazepine or know someone who has, you most likely have been educated on the addictive qualities that these medicines can… Read More
Addiction in Los Angeles
Addiction often affects areas that are highly populated more often than rural areas. While rural areas are affected, there are typically more cases in bigger cities such as Los Angeles,… Read More
Are You Addicted to Alcohol?
The start of a drinking problem can be hard to pinpoint. Warning signs can start gradually and seem benign but become problematic as time progresses. Environmental factors such as work,… Read More
Addiction in Women
Addiction affects people differently depending on circumstances that include the environment, mental health, physical shape and other factors. However, gender also affects how addiction can alter one’s body and life…. Read More
Addiction in the Airline Industry
Nowadays, many passengers find air travel can be stressful, with frequently delayed flights, lost luggage and high prices. But flying can be even more stressful for pilots. The aviation industry… Read More