An addictive personality refers to a combination of addictive traits that, in theory, predispose a person to addiction. However, the concept of the addictive personality is debated. So what are addictive personality traits and do they really offer insight into future addictions? Learn more about the most frequently reported addictive personality traits and how they relate...Read More

When you are struggling with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, recovery can seem like an impossible task. However, the substance abuse recovery process is actually something that you can achieve once you know about the five stages of recovery. Through the stages of recovery, you will learn where to start with your recovery treatment...Read More

Occasional anxiety is a part of life. However, if worry and stress are so prevalent that day-to-day responsibilities or quality of life are affected, an anxiety disorder may be the reason. Anxiety disorders are widespread in the United States, affecting nearly 20 percent of the population during any given year. One of the most common...Read More

Making the decision to stop using methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, comes with various challenges. First, meth abuse is one of the most common substance use disorders that can result in serious physical and mental health consequences. Second, knowing how to get meth out of your system safely and effectively is not as simple...Read More

Crystal meth addiction is an incredibly challenging disorder to beat, and many people struggling with this substance use disorder are left wondering how to get off of meth safely and effectively. However, there are new, groundbreaking treatment options that could help you begin your journey toward recovery. With this new treatment, you might be left...Read More

You might be familiar with the fact that drinking alcohol can cause many different health complications, including liver damage. However, the liver functions differently from other organs in the human body. Rather than developing scar tissue right away when it is damaged, the liver works to reverse the damage to a certain extent. This leaves...Read More

When you think of damage caused by alcohol, you might think of damage done to the liver or mental health. Those are certainly some of the most dangerous risks associated with alcohol addiction, but alcohol is such a harmful substance that it can endanger almost every organ in your body. One part of the body...Read More

Finding long-term addiction recovery involves more than just getting and staying sober. Recovery is a process that involves your mental, emotional, and physical health. However, poor sleep quality can greatly impact your ability to recover.  So, what exactly is the connection between sleep quality and addiction recovery? We’re sharing why it’s so important to have...Read More

Meth psychosis isn’t something that immediately comes to mind when the general population considers the effects of meth use. Symptoms of meth use, like sores on the face, weight loss, and rotting teeth are more commonly known. However, meth psychosis is a serious symptom of meth use that is estimated to affect up to 40...Read More

If you are currently on your sobriety journey or thinking about joining a recovery program to help you through the struggles of addiction, it’s important to recognize that you are not alone. Sometimes, it can feel like recovery isn’t possible. You might even wonder if it’s worth it. But the addiction recovery stories shared in this...Read More