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...
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...
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...
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...
Substance abuse and addiction are often mistaken as the same thing, but the two are very different. Both can have negative effects on your health, work, relationships and well-being, however, understanding the difference can help you determine whether you need...
Addiction recovery is a challenging journey for anybody who enters it and unfortunately, it’s a journey that has to be repeated for many. An estimated 40-60% of those who finish recovery relapse. As such, it’s important to take time to relax and recharge....
