Most people are familiar with a Hollywood image of drug or alcohol overdose: an unresponsive user, possibly vomiting or foaming at the mouth, and then, tragically, dying from the overdose. But, not all overdoses are fatal – although all are potentially deadly and can...
Are you worried about your drug use and that you’re looking into rehabilitation options? Rehab can help people who have reached their lowest point and provide a safe space to detox and heal. But many addicts fear seeking treatment, even if they know they need...
One of the most challenging parts of recovery, no matter how many days, weeks, or years you have sober, is dealing with cravings and urges to drink or use drugs. Cravings are normal, and the intensity can wax and wane over time. The urge can come on strongly out of...
Addiction recovery is never easy. Overcoming dependence on drugs or alcohol is a huge challenge in the best of circumstances but avoiding relapse can be even more difficult—especially when faced with common relapse triggers throughout day-to-day life. According to...
When psychologists talk about the “neuroplasticity” of the brain, they are referring to the ability of the brain to learn, remember, and adapt to new experiences. Another way to understand neuroplasticity is to think of it as a kind of rewiring of the...
For many individuals, one of the barriers to getting “clean” from drugs or alcohol is the fear that detox will be painful. They wonder if they’ll be in pain while detoxing. Some convince themselves that this pain will be so intense that they...
