Category Archives: About Addiction

  When we find out a loved one is battling addiction, many of us have a similar reaction: how could … Continue reading How to Show Empathy for Addicts →

  Addiction and genetics have a complicated relationship. Just because your parent battled addiction, that doesn’t mean you’re destined to. … Continue reading Is Alcohol and Drug Addiction Genetic? →

One thing you don’t want during recovery is to feel bored too much. Many people find they suddenly have a … Continue reading 5 Ways to Manage Boredom in Recovery →

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, or DBT, is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, that was originally developed to treat … Continue reading What is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy? →

When you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness, positive lifestyle changes are often a big part of the equation. Improvements … Continue reading What are Keystone Habits? →

No one likes to admit she’s made a mistake or that she doesn’t know what to do. Even when things … Continue reading Why Humility Matters in Recovery →

Gambling addiction is no joke. It ruins lives as surely as addiction to cocaine or heroin. In fact, you can … Continue reading 5 Ways Casinos Trick You to Keep Playing →

Schizophrenia and addiction is a common dual diagnosis. Studies have found that about half of people with schizophrenia also have … Continue reading Do Drugs Cause Schizophrenia? →

Whether you’re recovering from addiction or mental illness, empathy is a valuable skill to cultivate. It can improve the quality … Continue reading Why Empathy Matters in Recovery →

Codependency is a common problem when one or both people in a relationship struggle with addiction. A typical codependent relationship … Continue reading Are You in a Codependent Relationship? →

Someone who has been experiencing panic attacks or insomnia is often prescribed a benzodiazepine–usually Xanax–to get the problem under control. … Continue reading Can Anxiety Be Treated without Benzodiazepines? →

With marijuana becoming legal in several states, including Colorado, there have been new echoes of the old argument that marijuana … Continue reading Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? →