Addiction extends beyond mere substance abuse; it’s a complex disorder characterized by compulsive engagement in rewarding stimuli, despite adverse consequences.
Navigating Rehab Hurdles With Humor – Fun Activities for Couples
- OnJanuary 18, 2024
“Why did the couple go to rehab together? Because they heard it was the best place to ‘recover’ their sense of humor together!” “What did one partner say to the other during rehab…
Understanding Your Insurance Options: A Nationwide Guide for Addicts
- OnJanuary 17, 2024
This is a very common question that people seeking addictions treatment (or their families) ask. And insurance policies are usually complex and often vary greatly.
What is Robotripping? Symptoms and Dangers
- OnNovember 13, 2023
What is Robotripping? Symptoms and Dangers Robotripping is a street term used to refer to getting high on cough medicine, with the primary ingredient of dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan or DXM is extremely common in…
What is Nitazene?
- OnSeptember 15, 2023
What is Nitazene? Nitazene is a rapidly emerging new drug in the United States. The synthetic opioid is making headlines for its strength, potency, and potential negative effects on recreational drug users. That’s…
How Genes Affect Addiction: What Do We Know?
- OnAugust 14, 2023
How Genes Affect Addiction: What Do We Know? Most of us are raised with the idea that addiction is a moral failing or a personal one. Addiction is often treated as a choice…
What is Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin)?
- OnMay 27, 2023
What is Tianeptine (Gas Station Heroin)? Tianeptine is a prescription drug used in parts of the world to treat depression, anxiety, asthma, and irritable bowel disorder. The drug is most commonly sold as…
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How
- OnMarch 20, 2023
Can Meth Kill You? It Can and Here’s How If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, you’re probably concerned. Methamphetamine or meth is common. In fact, an estimated 2.5…
What Is a Gateway Drug? Important Facts You Should Know
- OnFebruary 12, 2023
What Is a Gateway Drug? Important Facts You Should Know Most people have heard of “gateway drugs”, which are normally cited as things like nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana. Purportedly, using these drugs allows…
Childhood Trauma and Addiction
- OnJanuary 5, 2023
Childhood Trauma and Addiction Today, an estimated 40.3 million Americans are addicted to drugs or alcohol. That’s about 19% of all U.S. adults. A further 17 million of us struggle with a co-occurring…