Do You Seek Stressful Situations?
On this blog, we often discuss the ways in which substance abuse affects the brain. Regular drug use corrupts neurotransmission, builds new associations, and rewards negative behaviors. Would you...
08Apr
How to Set Realistic Expectations for Addiction Recovery
When you seek help for addiction, you have a positive vision for your future – perhaps for the first time in years. You may be looking forward to tearful...
31Mar
What to Do If You Find Drugs in Your Home
Few experiences are more frightening than finding drugs in your own home. Whether your teen has gotten in with the wrong crowd or your spouse is concealing substance abuse,...
24Mar
Stages of Alcoholism
Unlike many drug addictions, alcohol use disorder is a diagnosis that can be concealed for some time. Because this substance is legal and frequently consumed in social settings, it...
17Mar
Are Inhalants Addictive?
While many parents express concerns about their children using alcohol, marijuana, or cocaine, few think about a danger hidden in plain sight. As we prepare for National Inhalants &...
26Feb
The Difference Between Cyclothymia and Bipolar Disorder
Addiction is a condition that frequently co-occurs with mood disorders like depression, seasonal affective disorder, and bipolar disorder. These dual diagnoses have been thoroughly documented. However, of the mood...
16Feb
The Science Behind Random Acts of Kindness
Each February 17th, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. On this occasion, you are encouraged to #ExploreTheGood and #MakeKindnessTheNorm by doing something charitable for friends, family, and strangers. You...
10Feb
Delayed-Onset PTSD: Signs and Symptoms
You’re probably familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder. Often abbreviated as PTSD, this condition is diagnosed when a person experiences a set of symptoms for at least a month after...
03Feb
How to Repair a Family Rift Caused by Addiction
How Do You Address a Family Rift After Treatment? Addiction is a disease that affects the entire family – not just one person. When someone develops a chemical dependency, their priorities...
