Most people who struggle with addiction cannot quit on the first try. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that […]
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It is difficult to understand why some individuals become addicted to alcohol or drugs while others are not affected. Addiction […]
One might wonder how a person can “let” themselves develop an addiction. Understanding the cycle of addiction reveals that it […]
MDMA (usually called “Molly” or sometimes “Ecstacy”) is a drug that became popular in rave culture in the 1990s. Initially, […]
The terms tolerance and dependence are often used when describing alcohol or drug addiction, but distinguishing the two similar terms […]
During the pandemic, substance use has increased substantially. Medical marijuana has also become more acceptable socially. A study in the […]
Whether it’s an event or a series of events, going through trauma leaves its mark on people in various ways. […]
Our bodies require a constant energy source to control the cellular processes that are fundamental for life. These cellular processes […]
If you or somebody you love struggles with symptoms of PTSD, you may have heard about Cognitive Processing Therapy, also […]
When a person first gets sober, there is a whirlwind of activity. This is especially true if you go to […]