Addiction is the feeling that sobriety is inadequate and upon being given a taste of adequacy, not wanting to ever let it go again. There’s…
The money you use for drugs and alcohol could easily function as a down payment on a house instead. It’s crazy to think about how much…
Telephone phobia . . . is that a real thing? According to Psychology Today the fear of making phone calls and talking on the phone…
Like the classic domino effect, drug use leads to addiction, which leads to sharing needles, which leads to the spread of infections. An addict who shares…
Imagine seeing bugs crawling on and under your skin but there’s nothing you can do to stop it. It sounds like a nightmare, but this…
“Once an addict, always an addict!” Recovering addicts throw this phrase around constantly. After the shock of early recovery has worn off, it’s easy to grow…
An addict, deep in his addiction, is desperate to use again. He has his drug, water, and a quiet spot. One problem: he has no…
What is addiction, really? You could say you’re addicted to coffee, or you’re addicted to Facebook… Maybe you’re addicted to texting or taking online quizzes…
People can’t wait to turn 21 so they can whip out their ID to buy alcohol and get CRUNK! Some people start drinking at an even younger…
Reality check: dual diagnosis is extremely common. Unfortunately, many people are afraid to address their addiction or the fact that they may have a mental…