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The pleasure we feel from a tasty food, a sexual experience or a surprise gift comes from what has been coined the “reward center” of…
There’s no question that traumatic events have the ability to change the way victims see themselves and the world around them. Whether someone experiences trauma…
Ten numbers and a quick press of the “send” button. That’s all it takes to reach an addiction treatment center like The Raleigh House and…
Taking a bite of a fluffy cake topped in decadent buttercream frosting tastes delicious. So delicious, in fact, that we undoubtedly come back for seconds….
Addiction can feel impossible to overcome, but it isn’t due to weakness or failure—it’s a disease that fundamentally alters the brain. Understanding how addiction rewires…
Every once in a while, there’s a story that hits the local news about someone who managed to quit their addiction cold turkey. You may…
How does addiction affect the brain? The human brain is a powerful and impressive organ responsible for all functions of the body. Without all its…
There are plenty of personal traits you have no control over. When you’re born, the natural color of your hair, how tall you are and…
Eating foods high in zinc, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants can help strengthen your immune system. Food marketing is a part of our everyday…
Within Buddhism and eastern cultures, meditation originated as a way to make the mind and body a single entity in order to find deep, personal…
Bar crawls, beer and a whole lot of green. Nearly 150 million people across the country celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and indulge in corn beef…
At The Raleigh House, we know that navigating the cost of addiction treatment can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our…
From spending more time with family to vowing to lose weight, new year’s resolutions are us genuinely trying to be the very best versions of…
Things started out normal enough. You had a good relationship with your significant other or loved one. But then they started abusing drugs or alcohol…
Ladies, we’re living in a time where women’s empowerment has never been more prominent. Brands are spending millions of advertising dollars every year on women’s…
We’re taught at an early age that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Or in other words, we shouldn’t judge someone before getting…
Is marijuana a harmless “soft drug” or is it a gateway drug into harder, more illicit drug addiction? When you look at the 10 states…
It used to be thought that addiction was caused by a lack of will power. So treatment was pretty much either detox or going cold-turkey—followed…
The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones and celebrate with food, drink and gifts. What could be wrong with that? Actually,…
You’re fine not drinking at Thanksgiving, so why does everybody else seem to have such a problem with it? Some say you’re no fun anymore….
Did you know that avoidance relates to addiction on several levels? In fact, avoidant behavior can lead to addiction, perpetuate it, and make it harder…
When you first start in recovery, you have a lot of things to keep in mind. Success in recovery depends on making changes in every…
Topamax, or topiramate, is a drug mainly used to treat seizure disorders, migraines, and weight loss. It is currently being studied for its effectiveness in…
You need help, too. Yes, it’s your loved one who is battling alcohol or drug abuse, but the impact that’s having on you may be…
Addiction and genetics have a complicated relationship. Just because your parent battled addiction, that doesn’t mean you’re destined to. But, at the same time,…
One thing you don’t want during recovery is to feel bored too much. Many people find they suddenly have a lot of extra time that…
No one likes to admit she’s made a mistake or that she doesn’t know what to do. Even when things are clearly going badly, many…
Gambling addiction is no joke. It ruins lives as surely as addiction to cocaine or heroin. In fact, you can get into an even bigger…
Schizophrenia and addiction is a common dual diagnosis. Studies have found that about half of people with schizophrenia also have substance use issues. That figure…
Whether you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness, empathy is a valuable skill to cultivate. It can improve the quality of your recovery and make…
With marijuana becoming legal in several states, including Colorado, there have been new echoes of the old argument that marijuana is a gateway drug, meaning…
Addiction impacts millions of people every year, creating a cycle that can be incredibly difficult to break. One common barrier to recovery is rationalization—a defense…
The pink cloud is the euphoric feeling some people experience early in recovery. If addiction has been making you miserable for a while, those early…
There are so many ways to watch movies and TV shows that didn’t exist even 10 years ago. If you really wanted to and if…
Starting recovery is difficult. You have to go through detox, which can be painful, then you have have to gradually learn to live without the…
Depression is a frequently misunderstood condition and people with depression are often not fun to be around. People typically want to be there for a…
Excessive alcohol use can have severe and lasting effects on the liver, leading to conditions like fatty liver disease, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. However, the…
Your liver takes the brunt of excessive drinking. Fatty liver disease can develop in a relatively short time of regular heavy drinking. Cirrhosis can develop…
In most recovery communities, smoking gets a pass. Surveys have found that AA members smoke at a much higher rate and more heavily than the…
One strange feature of addiction is that someone can hate the addiction and derive little pleasure from using, but continue to use even as her…
People in recovery don’t often spontaneously relapse. You don’t usually trip and fall into a pint. Relapse is typically a gradual process. By the time…
Life gets better when you get sober, but it doesn’t get better all at once. If you’ve been battling addiction for a long time, you…
‘Fake it till you make it’ is one of those aphorisms you often hear in 12-step programs. It essentially means to do the work even…
Your loved one is finally in rehab—and it’s likely the only thing that’s mattered to you for a long time. This is definitely a…
Whether it’s related to your job performance or not, losing your job can be a real punch in the gut. The emotions that follow…
Fear can only exist in the future. That’s because we fear things that haven’t happened yet. And, in this world, there is plenty to be…
You’ve probably heard it said that a shot, a glass of wine and a beer all contain the same amount of alcohol. That used to…
Your boss is screaming at you. You have five projects due right now. It’s insanely hot in your office. You’re working 60-plus hours a week….
If you’re feeling stressed, you can smoke a joint. Same goes for feelings of boredom, anger and general dissatisfaction with life. Just like alcohol and…
Once you’re ready to change your life, the next question is how you are going to do it. For some, a medical detox is necessary…
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