The ever-shifting definition of “narcotic” defies simple explanation. It’s tempting to slap on a cold, clinical answer like, “Narcotics bind to opioid receptors” and declare…
Many people begin to get anxious before going to a social event. Wondering who’s going to be there, what they’re going to say, and if…
It’s completely understandable that you might want to support your loved one by attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with them. But there are guidelines to…
Substance abuse has a way of clouding the working space of the mind. While the first drink or hit welcomes that cozy tingle of detachment,…
Before you got sober, a night out may have consisted of buying a round of shots or taking turns paying for pitchers for the table.…
Drug use is not something that involves homeless people on dark street corners as it may appear on television. Many people use drugs recreationally, including…
While the opiate epidemic has been raging for years, recent data reveals that the problem is only getting worse. According to a report just released…
One step forward, two steps back: we’ve now passed the three-month mark of widespread mandated social isolation. Unfortunately, COVID cases continue to climb as we slowly reopen the economy. So…
Extended solitude changes the way your brain functions. After several months of quarantine, many recovering addicts find themselves returning to old destructive thought patterns that…
Empathy and empowerment. These are things we preach about daily but still fatally struggle with, especially when considering those who suffer from mental illness and…