Is Addiction Genetic? The Truth About ‘Addictive Personality’
There’s been an ongoing debate regarding nature versus nurture for a very long time. One specific area of this debate is its role in addiction.
March 25, 2025
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- The latest updates in addiction, treatment, and recovery
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How to Overcome Loneliness During Addiction Recovery
Learning to manage challenging emotions is crucial in recovery. Learn how to overcome loneliness during addiction recovery. It is crucial to have loved ones and
March 18, 2025
Xylazine and Fentanyl: The Dangers of ‘Tranq’ in Street Drugs
The rise of xylazine is fueling a drug crisis in the United States. Mixing xylazine with fentanyl creates a dangerous combination, known as “Tranq” or
February 28, 2025
Health Risks of Injecting Heroin Regularly
Injecting heroin causes both short and long-term damage to the body. Heroin is an illicit drug processed from a substance found in certain poppy plants’
February 19, 2025
How to Talk to Your Family About Starting Medication-Assisted Treatment
Starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a brave and significant step in the journey to overcome opioid use disorder. While MAT is a type of treatment,
January 29, 2025
Safe Tapering Plans for Methadone Treatment
Stopping methadone can take some time and precision, but never stop your medication abruptly. Abruptly stopping methadone treatment can lead to significant withdrawal symptoms that
January 9, 2025
How to Maintain Healthy Habits in Addiction Recovery
Developing healthy routines in recovery is the key to a balanced lifestyle. Your journey to addiction recovery teaches you many new things. As you begin
December 20, 2024
Impact of Parental Addiction on Child Development
A parent’s substance misuse can change the course of their child’s life. An estimated 21.6 million children live with a parent misusing any substance in
December 16, 2024
Understanding How Opioids Affect the Brain
It is no secret that the opioid epidemic is having a major impact across the country. More than 75 percent of the nearly 107,000 drug
April 9, 2024
How to Support Stigma Reduction in Opioid Addiction and Treatment
Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone, and in the United States, 1 in 7 people are living with a substance use disorder. There
March 21, 2024