Many people use Xanax as prescribed by a doctor for depression or anxiety treatment, but it can be highly addictive and easy to abuse. Xanax is designed to boost the user’s mood, which is why it can be so easy to develop a dependency on the drug....
For people in recovery from addiction, fighting against urges can feel like a full-time job. When a holiday like New Year’s Eve, one of alcohol’s favorite celebrations, comes along, the job gets even harder. The reality is that New Year’s Eve comes...
For many people in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, making amends feels like a massive, scary undertaking. When you’re in the throes of addiction, your behavior changes in ways that may not match up with your standards and values. That’s...
For many people struggling with addiction or substance abuse disorder, the holidays are a difficult time. Alcohol has become almost synonymous with Christmas for some, and sobriety during holiday events can feel like a chore. However, living a...
It can be easy to get lost in your own emotion when recovering from a substance abuse disorder or addiction. When you’re putting in the work, it’s difficult to step back and look at what you’re doing objectively. If you think critically, rather...
In times like this, mental health issues are rising each and every day. With mental illness on the rise, it’s becoming more and more common for people to self-medicate with alcohol or drugs. The reality is that self-medication can easily lead to...
When entering a substance abuse rehabilitation program, you may find yourself apprehensive about what’s to come. This is only natural. Upcoming change brings anxiety for everyone, and even positive changes can make you nervous. Despite this...
Managing an efficient workplace is in many ways like operating a machine. If there’s something different about even one part, nothing works as it should. When you see signs of addiction in your workplace, acting fast to address it can make a world...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as a chronic, relapsing disorder that is marked by the tell-tale behaviors of compulsive drug seeking and continued use despite adverse consequences. Addiction also induces long-lasting changes...
Crystal methamphetamine is often thought of as one of the most dangerous substances in America’s street drug market. Consistent use takes a very serious toll on the human body, and its addictive properties are incredibly fast-acting. Once you...
