Stay Connected for a Successful Recovery
Aftercare is invaluable to addiction recovery. It provides continued treatment, aids in relapse prevention and serves as a way to stay...
The Lowdown on New Synthetic Drugs
New synthetic drugs are proving to be largely unpredictable and extremely dangerous, and have been responsible for mass amounts of...
Adderall, Amphetamine and Methamphetamine – Are They the Same?
Did you know that Adderall is almost chemically identical to amphetamine and methamphetamine (ice)? Their similarities go beyond their...
How Empathy is Linked to Self-Control and Addiction Recovery
A new study suggests that empathy with your future self can increase self-control and help fight cravings. What does this mean for those...
The 13th Step – How to Protect Yourself in Addiction Recovery
12-step recovery groups are supposed to be places that feel safe, offer encouragement and help you maintain your sobriety. But the...
Alcoholism and Early-onset Dementia are More Closely Linked Than We Thought
New evidence shows that heavy drinkers are more than three times more likely than non-drinkers to develop early-onset dementia and incur...
Opioids Could Make Chronic Pain Worse: What This Means for Weighing Addiction Risks
Doctors worldwide readily dole out opioid painkiller prescriptions as a cure for post-op and chronic pain – largely contributing to...
What is Xanax and How is it Addictive?
Xanax use is as common as the anxiety disorders it’s prescribed to treat – but even when taken as directed, it carries a high addiction...
Why People Become Addicted to Drugs & Alcohol Part 1
The question, “Why do some people become addicted to drugs and alcohol, and others do not?” has puzzled many addicts, non-addicts,...
What is Alprax and How is it Addictive?
Alprax use is as common as the anxiety disorders it’s prescribed to treat – but even when taken as directed, it carries a high addiction...
