Common Misconceptions About Addiction Recovery

Substance addiction has affected many individuals and families during the opioid epidemic. Although there have been positive changes in public awareness about addiction and recovery in recent years, many misconceptions still persist.  These myths and misconceptions may contribute to stigmatization ...

How Does Addiction Affect the Whole Family?

Addiction does not only affect the individual. Because of the addicted person’s behavioral changes, it may affect the entire family who lives under the same roof including parents, spouses, and children. The addicted family member often experiences physical and mental deterioration, which can be p...

What Is a Monitored Detoxification?

Detoxification from substances is a pivotal step towards recovery. It is also a mental and physical challenge. Detox can be emotionally and physically exhausting. Sometimes detoxification can also kickoff life-threatening withdrawal symptoms. This is why you need the help of medical professionals wh...

The Stages of Relapse

A person does not develop substance addiction within a day. Repeated and long-term use of drugs and alcohol can be hard to quit because the chemicals in a person’s brain have formed a strong dependence on them. As a result, it may take a long time to quit substance use. Even when someone has achie...

How Does the Body Become Dependent on Drugs?

Dependency on drugs or alcohol is a core feature of addiction, the most severe form of a substance use disorder. There are numerous physical, behavioral, and psychological signs that you or someone you know may be struggling with addiction. Detoxing safely and developing a routine packed with health...

What Happens When You Stop Drinking?

The Negative Health Effects of Alcohol Use Alcohol has both short-term and long-term negative effects on the brain and body. Short-term, alcohol lowers a person’s inhibitions, making them more likely to engage in impulsive, dangerous behaviors, while also impairing coordination. Over time, alc...

The Effects of Alcohol Abuse On Your Skin

Alcohol abuse can have a dramatic effect on the body, particularly after extended years of drinking, and the signs can be very visible in your skin. Alcohol is basically a hepatotoxin, meaning that it ultimately damages the liver. You only have to think about the sallow skin color of someone with li...