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Losing Sleep? Ever find yourself feeling like Nancy in A Nightmare on Elm Street? Not in that sense that a sleep demon lurks around at night, waiting for you to fall into blissful slumber, but rather that you just can’t fall asleep or stay asleep. Maybe you wake up...

Why do we describe our traumas and negative experiences as heart-wrenching, coldhearted, heartless, or disheartening? Why can frights and panic cause a heart attack? Why do we assign adjectives like heartfelt, heartwarming, and kind-hearted to moving moments or...

A Look at Heroin The focus of this post is heroin: its composition, its effect on the body and brain of those who struggle with dependence on it, and options for heroin addiction treatment. Heroin is derived from morphine and belongs to the opioid family. Opioids are...

Sound Familiar? How many times have you heard someone tell you that you have an addictive personality? The person warns you to exercise caution in whatever activity you’re about to engage in: a new video game, a new exercise, a new partner, drugs, or alcohol. “You had...

During this difficult pandemic, many state governments now mandate that children stay at home with their families or guardians. For countless children, weeks stuck inside prove boring but essentially harmless. For children who live in an environment with substance...

What to do if You or a Loved One is Addicted to Xanax Xanax (generic name: alprazolam) is the most commonly prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States. That’s a testament to the drug’s effectiveness, of course. Unfortunately, this effectiveness can come at a...

If you or a loved one has struggled with a substance use disorder, you know that recovery requires a wealth of resources and energy. In the face of what may seem like overwhelming odds, self-help books about addiction may seem superficial or even pointless. DIY...

The Thanksgiving holiday can be tricky for those in addiction recovery. For some, Thanksgiving poses no threat to their sobriety. For others, the holiday may create anxiety, discomfort, or fear because of its connection to alcohol or drug use. Thanksgiving Tips and...

The notion of success often ties to fame. Movie stars, musicians, singers--when they attain success, we tend to look up to, admire, and envy them. And when they fail? We notice--and we can either turn their dirty laundry into gossip or use it to glean wisdom for our...

One of the greatest challenges faced by the loved ones of someone suffering from addiction is knowing how to help. But no matter how much we desire to rescue friends or family from the burning houses of their addictions, we can’t force anyone to recover. Your loved...