Addiction & Recovery Articles
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National Addiction Professionals Day 2025Every year on September 20th, the addiction treatment community pauses to recognize the individuals who dedicate their lives to helping others recover from addiction. National Addiction Professionals Day, established by NAADAC, The Association for Addi … |
Family Members Hurt by Addiction
For the family members of a patient, the ravages of disease can causes a tremendous amount of trauma. When...
A Life without Drugs
A simple solution for recovery from drug or alcohol addiction doesn't exist. No easy treatment exists, but...
Drug Tolerance
Drug Tolerance Definition, How Drug Tolerance Develops, and Potential Dangers of Drug Tolerance Think of the first...
Legalization of Marijuana Forum
Forty-five years ago, 84% of Americans were opposed to the legalization of marijuana. Our perception of 'weed' has...
What is Denial?
What is Denial? Denial is a defense mechanism that becomes a huge obstacle to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction....
Create and Maintain a Support System
Creating and maintaining a support system is critical for both the treatment and recovery process. You need a support...
Depression Symptoms
Knowing depression symptoms and signs will help you identify a problem before it gets out of hand. Too many people...
The Three Benefits of Residential Treatment
Residential treatment (inpatient) of drug or alcohol addiction is often more successful than outpatient care. Being in...
Overcoming Fear of Boredom and Fear of Failure
You've spent the last part of you life using drugs or alcohol in most, if not all, your spare time. Despite the...
Overcome Obsession
Addiction is both a physical and psychological condition. More often than not, addressing the physical aspects of your...
Are Women Less Likely to Become Addicted?
VIDEO: Ellen Ovson, M.D. speaks on women and drug use. Nine Quick Facts: Women are more likely voice concerns at the...
James Overcame a Family History of Alcoholism
The illness of chemical dependency is not genetic. However, having a family history of addiction or alcoholism does...