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The Importance of Honesty in Substance Use Recovery
People who are addicted to drugs or alcohol often act dishonestly. They may try to hide their addiction or substance abuse from friends, family members, and work colleagues. They may also be dishonest with themselves - many people suffering from substance...
Shame and Addiction Go Hand in Hand
The relationship between shame, guilt, and addiction can work as a toxic cycle, each making the other worse.
Is Vaping Leading Your Teenager Towards Tobacco Addiction?
Tobacco use is the number one cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it causes 480,000 premature deaths each year – or in other words, one out of every five deaths nationwide.
Cause or Symptom – Does Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Worsen Your Risk of Addiction
The good news is, it is possible to treat both obsessive-compulsive disorder and substance use disorder effectively. Often, it is best to treat the two conditions simultaneously as part of a dual diagnosis program.
When Does Heavy Use Become Addiction?
Each year, the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs costs the United States over $470 billion in healthcare, crime, and lost productivity. Drug use and addiction can be problematic in numerous ways, and some instances are much more severe than others. If...
Young and Fresh Out of Rehab – Can I Ever Have Fun Again?
If you’ve just left treatment and are starting out in early recovery, you might be worried about the impact it will have on your social life. Your old associates might still be using and drinking and seemingly enjoying it, and you’re bombarded with select...
Do You Know Someone Who Needs Treatment?