In: addiction
Signs of High-Functioning Addiction
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Addiction is often stereotyped as a condition that results from a defective character or moral...
The Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment Programs
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Gender-specific treatment programs refer to programs designed to treat men and women separately. These programs...
Risk Factors for Co-occurring Disorders
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines A co-occurring disorder, also known as dual-diagnosis, describes the presence of two or more conditions...
The Value of Social Support in Addiction Recovery
Updated on 03/29/24 Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Social support is having a network of relationships, such as family, friends...
How Vision Boards Help Addiction Recovery
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines Updated on 12/13/2022 Recovery, like life, has its share of ups and downs. The challenges you...
Is There an Addiction Treatment Program for Veterans Without VA Benefits?
Content reviewed by Nicholas G. Glines For veterans struggling with a mental health or substance use disorder, their experiences are unique because...
Heroin Addiction Among Veterans
Veterans and heroin addiction is a troubling trend that continues to rise. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)...
When to Consider a Peer Support Group in Addiction Recovery?
Content reviewed by Anthony T. Triola, Executive Director at New Hope Ranch Establishing a healthy support network is crucial to helping sustain...
Why the Question, “Why Don’t You Drink?” Feels Hard to Answer
When you overcome addiction and get on the road to recovery, you look forward to a sober future. However, to continue...
Reasons to Overcome Alcohol Addiction
Quitting alcohol can feel impossible when you struggle with an addiction. Alcoholism is a prevalent concern in the United States, affecting...