It’s hard to hear about addiction without people tossing around the term “addictive personality.” However, how many people know the meaning of this term? Better yet, how do they know if they have this type of personality? Gaining some understanding can help you determine if you’re at risk of developing an addiction. We provide some…
More than half of all Americans drink alcohol on at least a monthly basis. While alcohol use is legal and widely accepted in many social circles, it is also highly addictive. Not only can drinking lead to both physical and psychological dependency, but it can also shorten your life. Alcoholism and alcohol abuse disorders can…
Using drugs and alcohol during adolescence greatly increases your risk of developing an addiction, as 90% of people who have a substance abuse disorder started using substances before they turn 18. National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is dedicated to supporting those impacted by addiction, sharing substance abuse prevention strategies and promoting access to treatment. Substance…
During substance abuse treatment, programs like individual counseling and choice theory can help you learn how to manage triggers and cravings. How does choice theory aid addiction recovery? By improving your decision-making process and helping you learn how to cope with triggers. More than 24 million Americans used illicit drugs in the past month, while…
The holidays are among the most common times of the year for drug use and binge drinking. Holidays can serve as triggers or encourage excessive partying, increasing your risk of overdosing. First Night is the biggest reason why January is second only to December in the number of drug and alcohol-related deaths. Substance abuse, addiction,…
Each and every year, about 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, substance abuse disorder, or alcoholism. Although addiction isn’t uncommon, as less than 10% of people who meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder receive drug addiction treatment. Addiction is also a deadly disease that doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or…
Even when you have maintained sobriety for months, or even years, you can still deal with cravings and triggers. Things like major life changes and holiday stress can make you prone to relapsing, regardless of how long you’ve been clean and sober. If you are currently addicted, holiday stress can cause you to increase your…
When the holidays approach, it can cause a lot of stress for people who are just getting over addiction issues. Many people face holiday addiction triggers, which makes it harder for them as holidays get closer. Additionally, some people are in the midst of an addiction issue during the holidays. This makes things even harder…
For over 30 years, National Recovery Month has celebrated the gains made by individuals as they heal from substance use disorder and addiction. Every September, Recovery Month educates millions of Americans about the benefits of finding treatment. The core message is threefold–prevention works, treatment is the most effective way to heal, and recovery is not…
According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly 10% of adults experience some kind of substance use disorder during their lives. To make matters worse, nearly 75% of them never seek professional help. Most experts say that people don’t seek help because they’re afraid that they can’t pay for an outpatient rehab center. Instead, they…