What is Dual Diagnosis?

What is Dual Diagnosis?

A dual diagnosis is the diagnosis of two or more health problems existing at the same time. This term is most often used to refer to individuals with substance addiction and at least one mental illness. The clinical word for dual diagnosis is...
Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment?

Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment?

While elements like cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy are crucial parts of any addiction recovery program, holistic therapies can help promote a healthier lifestyle and long-term success for those in recovery. When you’re searching for a place to...
How Addiction Affects Siblings

How Addiction Affects Siblings

Much has been written about the emotional difficulties of those suffering from addiction. There’s also some information on the effect addiction can have on romantic relationships, friendships, and parent-child relationships. However, the siblings of those...
The Biggest Benefits of Conquering Addiction

The Biggest Benefits of Conquering Addiction

When we talk about addiction, it’s often taken as a given that overcoming it is a positive experience and our lives would be immeasurably better once we do so. However, it’s not always obvious what our lives would look like once we quit substance use. For...
What is Delta-8 THC?

What is Delta-8 THC?

Delta-8 THC, or Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol, is a psychoactive substance that can be extracted from the cannabis plant. Its structure is similar to that of Delta-9 THC, which is the chemical that produces a chemical high when using marijuana. Although those two...
How to Use Journaling in Recovery

How to Use Journaling in Recovery

It goes without saying that addiction recovery is a time of great emotional turmoil. People often find that they’ve been using alcohol and/or other substances as a way to suppress difficult feelings. Thus, once they no longer have substance use to utilize as a...