Drinking alcohol is an accepted practice throughout the U.S. It seems alcohol is involved in most social situations, outings, gatherings...

When we think of an addict, we tend to think of a young person. You never think it could be your grandmother, but the truth is that more...

We all set goals for ourselves – whether big goals or small milestones – but achieving our goals requires determination, willpower, and...

While it is true that anyone can become an addict, that doesn’t mean there aren’t differences related to how that process occurs and the...

There are certainly many individual experiences that can increase the risk of addiction. Childhood trauma, PTSD, and medical problems can...

When most people think of addiction, they often think about addictions that involve a substance like alcohol or drugs. But behaviors can...

Isolation is one of the biggest contributors to an addiction problem. Many addicts feel so alone, and that only makes them want to use...

Research conducted by mental health and addiction experts has shown that greater general social support from peer communities, family,...

Addiction can be tricky, and sometimes, it can be difficult to know if someone you love has an addiction. It can even be difficult to...

Your mental health is a vital component of your risk for addiction, and it’s also a vital component of staying sober. There are several...

If you have an addict in your life, you’ve probably struggled with just what you should do to help them stay sober. As someone who is...

If you’re an addict, you’ve no doubt heard the expression ‘addictive personality,’ but what does that mean? Are there certain...

Your brain has been tuned over eons to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Part of the problem with addiction is the way in which it hijacks...

Life is hard, and if you’re trying to remain sober, you’re going to be exposed to situations or people that make you want to use. That’s...

There are many ways that you can pay for help to stay sober, but not everyone has the money to pay for help when they need it. That’s...

Many people are surprised to learn someone they know is an addict because they haven’t lost their job or even their spouse. They equate...

We all need a little help from our friends every now and again, and that includes addicts. If an addict enters recovery, they have a...

We all think we know what the signs of addiction are; things like bloodshot eyes, sleeping in because of a hangover, and being very...

When you struggle with addiction, quitting is always somewhere in the back of your mind, but the reality of it seems out of reach. You...

Supporting someone in addiction recovery is not always an easy thing to do. You may have watched them go through several challenges, and...