Category Archives: About Addiction

At the beginning, painkillers seem to offer so much—a profound sense of physical and mental well-being. But once addiction happens, … Continue reading Benefits of Being Sober from Pain Pills →

Statistically, there is a large overlap between addiction and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. About half … Continue reading How are Addiction and Eating Disorders Related? →

Most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with another mental health issue, typically depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, … Continue reading 4 Myths About Therapy →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, benzodiazepine overdoses increased by nearly 24% between 2019 and 2020. Fatal overdoses … Continue reading Is Your Loved One Addicted to Benzodiazepines? Benzodiazepine Abuse Signs →

What is Vicodin? Vicodin is the brand name of a prescription medication used to manage moderate to intense pain. The … Continue reading Is Vicodin Addictive? What You Need to Know About Vicodin →

If you are struggling with addiction and co-existing disorders, a radical acceptance approach could help you cultivate a healthier mindset … Continue reading What Is Radical Acceptance? How Radical Acceptance Can Help Treat Trauma →

You’re not always going to say the right thing. But you can try. When someone you love is recovering from … Continue reading The Best Things You Can Say to Someone in Recovery →

Recovery from a substance use disorder is a life-long process. As such, occasional relapse is not uncommon; an estimated 90% … Continue reading 10 Warning Signs of Addiction Recurrence →

Regular exercise is an essential component of optimal physical and mental health. Countless studies have found that exercise helps regulate mood, improve … Continue reading The Risks of Exercise Addiction →

When a loved one has a substance use disorder, the signals aren’t always easy to identify. After all, people with … Continue reading What Are the Signs of Addiction? →

Tranquilizer addiction isn’t widely covered in the media, but it is nonetheless a worrying trend. When unaddressed, tranquilizer misuse can … Continue reading How Addictive Is Xanax? →

Combatting addiction and aiding addiction recovery are challenging endeavors at best. The Surgeon General reports that just 1 in 10 … Continue reading Addiction Recovery and COVID-19 — The Implications Nationally and in Nevada →

You may have won some battles, but you want to win the war. We all face challenges in life. Our … Continue reading The War on Synthetic Benzodiazepines →

Everyone knows that exercise is a necessary part of a healthy lifestyle. Its positive effects on the body and mind … Continue reading How Does Alcohol Affect Muscles? →

Dopamine is a chemical produced in the brain that affects its pleasure centers. It’s one of a group of chemicals … Continue reading How Does Dopamine Affect the Brain? →

People working in the healthcare industry suffer from some of the highest rates of addiction to drugs and alcohol. The … Continue reading Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Healthcare Industry →

The country’s battle with Covid-19 appears to be winding down and that’s especially welcome news for those in addiction recovery. … Continue reading How to Get Back to Your Recovery Routine After the Pandemic →

When you’re faced with the prospect of social situation, you can’t stop an unbreakable shiver running up your spine. Anxiety … Continue reading The Link Between Avoidance Personality Disorder and Substance Abuse →

As far back as you can remember, you always did whatever you could to help your child. Whether it was … Continue reading What Should I Do if My Addicted Child Leaves Home? →

Throughout the country, all of us are still trying to adjust to the new normal created by the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Interact with Alcohol and Drugs? →

The brain is an amazing part of the body. It controls your movements, your emotions, the functions of each of … Continue reading Addiction and the Brain: How Neurodiversity Plays a Role →

If someone you care about is struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, an addiction treatment center that teaches relapse … Continue reading What Causes Relapse Part 1: Common Addiction Recurrence Triggers →

Opioid painkillers and sedatives are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in America. In fact, the FDA has stated … Continue reading The Dangers of Combining Opioids and Sedatives →

When your loved one is experiencing a relapse, it can bring up challenging feelings. You feel as though you did … Continue reading Why Do People Relapse When Life is Good? →

No matter how many times you twist and turn, you can’t seem to find a comfy position in your bed. … Continue reading The Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol →

Imagine standing in line for a roller coaster with nothing to think about except the anticipation of the ride ahead. … Continue reading What Happens When You Leave Rehab Early? →

It’s estimated that the average person makes about 35,000 decisions each day, and each decision carries consequences that can be … Continue reading The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex in Drug and Alcohol Abuse →

“Grief is like the ocean; it comes on waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it … Continue reading Loss and Grief: How to Manage the Fallout in Recovery →

The holidays can be a difficult time for all of us. Where some people experience joy and happiness, others may … Continue reading How to Celebrate the Holidays Alcohol-Free →

“Addiction does not occur because of moral weakness, a lack of willpower or an unwillingness to stop.” – Jillian Hardee, … Continue reading How the 3 Stages of the Addiction Cycle Change the Brain →

For many, Thanksgiving is a time for family, delicious turkey dinners and sweet pumpkin desserts. But for others like your … Continue reading The Benefits of Holiday Social Distancing for Those in Recovery →

There’s an incredible sense of relief that comes with knowing your loved one is in addiction treatment. You don’t have … Continue reading The Benefits of Participating in Family Therapy for Addiction →

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted our lives in a lot of ways – including how much we invest in protecting … Continue reading Does Marijuana Abuse Affect Immune Health? →

There’s the stereotypical alcoholic in television shows and movies who is portrayed as the “villain” or screw up – and … Continue reading Who is Most Likely to Become an Alcoholic and Why? →

The pleasure we feel from a tasty food, a sexual experience or a surprise gift comes from what has been … Continue reading The Brain on Drugs: From the Reward System in the Brain to Addiction →

There’s no question that traumatic events have the ability to change the way victims see themselves and the world around … Continue reading Can Adoption Trauma Cause Substance Abuse? →

It’s difficult watching your loved one spiral out of control from addiction. You just can’t understand why they would trade … Continue reading Addiction and Genetics: Why Does My Loved One Abuse Alcohol or Drugs? →

Ten numbers and a quick press of the “send” button. That’s all it takes to reach an addiction treatment center … Continue reading What is a Rehab Admissions Call Like at The Raleigh House? →

Taking a bite of a fluffy cake topped in decadent buttercream frosting tastes delicious. So delicious, in fact, that we … Continue reading How are Neurotransmitters Associated with Addiction? →

As your spouse drowns themselves in alcohol or drugs, all your instincts may be urging you to scream at them. … Continue reading Active Listening: How to Listen to an Addicted Spouse →

Addiction can feel like a wrecking ball, incapable of slowing down or being stopped once it picks up momentum. If … Continue reading Are There Parts of the Brain that Control and Influence Addiction? →

Think back to the lifestyle you lived in your teens and twenties. Could you eat whatever you wanted without fear … Continue reading 5 Health Complications from Alcohol Abuse as You Age →

Every once in a while, there’s a story that hits the local news about someone who managed to quit their … Continue reading Why is My Loved One Suffering from Chronic Relapse? →

The human brain is a powerful and impressive organ responsible for all functions of the body. Without all its different … Continue reading The Neurobiology of Addiction: How Substance Abuse Impacts the Brain →

Your immune system is like a videographer, a musician at an opera or another behind-the-scenes talent. It’s not flashy and … Continue reading Heroin & Immune Health: How the Drug Impacts Your Immune System →

There are plenty of personal traits you have no control over. When you’re born, the natural color of your hair, … Continue reading Is There a Genetic Predisposition to Addiction? →

Eating foods high in zinc, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants can help strengthen your immune system. Food marketing is … Continue reading 9 Immune Boosting Foods to Eat in Addiction Recovery →

Within Buddhism and eastern cultures, meditation originated as a way to make the mind and body a single entity in … Continue reading How Meditation Can Change the Immune System for the Better →

Have you noticed any trends with your excessive bouts of drinking lately? For example, you may get a cold or … Continue reading How Does Alcohol Affect the Immune System? →

Your loved one’s addiction has come with an endless number of ups and downs. At the lowest points, your spouse, … Continue reading What Can You Do for Fun Without Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day? →