Category: Articles
Heart Health for Those in Addiction Recovery
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...
What Does Heroin Do to the Body?
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...
The Addictive Personality: Fact or Fiction?
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...
Children Living with Substance Abuse During the Pandemic: How to Help
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...
