The medical community is constantly making progress on the advancement of treatments for addiction. However, just because there is still progress to be made, this does not negate the fact that addiction medicine has come a long way over the last century. Compared to...
Some habits make drug or alcohol addicted individuals more likely to succeed in their alcohol and drug recovery. Then there are lifestyle choices that encourage relapse. In this article, we’re going to cover the big “dont’s” of a healthy addiction recovery....
Were your parents addicted to drugs or alcohol? Addiction runs in families and it can be hard not to hold grudges against your parents and have resentments. They had control over your life when you were at your most helpless. When parents struggle with drug addiction,...
The American Psychiatric Association defines opioid addiction as a continuous preoccupation to take more opioids despite negative professional and social consequences due to their behaviors. Addiction and drug dependence have physical, behavioral, and cognitive...
ADHD medications like Adderall and Ritalin are safe to take while in recovery as long as you’ve been diagnosed with the disorder. Individuals who don’t have ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) should avoid taking drugs like Adderall while in recovery. ADHD...
