Category Archives: About Addiction

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? →