Category Archives: About Addiction

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 →

Marijuana dispensaries have seemed to pop up on street corners almost as quickly as bars or Starbucks shops. If we … Continue reading Is Marijuana Addictive or is it Safe to Use? →

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 →