Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder in 2022.[1] When you have an addiction, that means your brain and body are relying on the substance to function properly. […]
When comparing crack cocaine and methamphetamine, the two substances do have similarities, such as their addictiveness and stimulating effects. Both are linked to serious health risks as well, but they originate from different substances. They also affect the brain and body a little differently from one another. This article explores the differences between crack and […]
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of behavioral therapy that helps manage a variety of conditions. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), CBT can treat “depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.”[1] Some people also use CBT to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and post-traumatic […]
Addiction and trauma are heavily intertwined. First, many people who go on to develop substance use disorders have an extensive history of childhood trauma. The traumatic experiences they endured during their early years made them more likely to lean on drugs and alcohol to self-medicate the lingering effects. Another way that trauma and addiction are […]
Addiction is a complex and chronic disease that affects millions of people every year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people struggled with addiction in 2022.[1] If you have a substance use disorder, you know how hard it can be to stop using drugs or alcohol. The desire […]
Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that negatively impacts every area of a person’s life. Substance use disorders can lead to physical and mental health effects, strained relationships, and even financial distress. However, the compulsion to use drugs and alcohol can become so strong that the individual does not even realize they have a […]
Alcohol has become one of America’s favorite pastimes. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 78.5% of people in the United States have consumed alcohol at some point in their lives. While occasional alcohol use is fine, sometimes people forget that it can interact with other substances they may be taking. […]
Muscle pain is a common problem among people in the United States. According to the National Library of Medicine (NLM), muscle pain affects 47% of the population. Of those individuals, between 39 to 45% of them deal with chronic muscle pain that requires ongoing treatment. One of the ways muscle pain is treated is through […]
Addiction affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people suffered from a substance use disorder in 2022. Completing an addiction treatment program and achieving sobriety is a huge accomplishment. That said, you must continue to manage your addiction to prevent a relapse. A […]
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