There’s nothing like the bond between a mother and her child. But when a mother is held captive by addiction, this disease attempts to make drugs or alcohol the most important thing in her life, until she becomes blind to everything else. If you have found yourself in the depths of drug or alcohol addiction,…
When you have an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it seems like nothing remains untouched by this disease. While personal ramifications affect your physical health and emotional wellbeing, you aren’t the only one impacted by your addiction. Those you’re closest to are also hurt by how drugs or alcohol influence your decisions and behavior. As…
The human brain is an incredible and complex organ. Each of its many parts is interconnected to regulate everything you do. From breathing to eating to creating beautiful works of art, it coordinates every human activity. It also enables you to interpret, respond and feel. Basically, your brain makes you, you. Much like introducing a…
Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the one with the substance abuse disorder. Its far-reaching effects impact those around them, especially children of alcoholic parents. Alcoholism is a pervasive disease that has touched 45% of people living in the U.S. in some way. Of the 76 million people exposed to alcoholism, nearly 30 million of them are children. Growing up…
Millions of Americans have struggled with substance abuse or alcohol addiction. Yet there continues to be mainstream silence on these issues because of the negative stigma surrounding drug addiction. Even those going through the recovery process keep silent due to fear and shame. Recovery is a life-changing step. While you are entitled to your privacy when…
Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. Opioid pain medication is a common treatment that can have dangerous repercussions, especially for those recovering from substance abuse. Many pain medications are addictive, leading to a slippery slope of dependency or relapse for those in recovery. That’s why finding alternative…