Nightmares can have the potential to dig up some of our deepest fears when we least expect it, causing us to wake up in a panic. Relapse dreams, aka drug dreams or drunk dreams, are no exception. Here we take a look at relapse dreams and what they mean...

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Despite the well-known dangers that cocaine use presents, it remains the second most commonly abused drug in the world behind only marijuana. (1) Here we take a look at the signs a loved one may have an issue with cocaine by reviewing the effects of cocaine use, along with...

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Marijuana is the most commonly used drug of abuse in the United States, particularly amongst young people. (1) Its use has become so common that several states have decriminalized, legalized, or begun legislation to do so. (2) Despite this growing acceptance and the perception of marijuana as being completely...

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While heroin and fentanyl steal the spotlight of the Opioid Epidemic, prescription drugs remain largely to blame for starting the crisis. Vicodin, the most commonly prescribed opioid painkiller in the United States, is no exception to this. (1) Here we take a closer look at Vicodin addiction and recovery....

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Many of us enter recovery either in the middle of school, having failed out of school, or simply having always dreamed of going to school. While early sobriety can be a difficult time, the good news is it ultimately allows us to finally pursue our goals once we have...

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Twelve-step fellowships have long been the standard course for addiction and alcohol treatment. While many people have found success through these fellowships, the reality is they are not the only option for those seeking recovery. Other recovery fellowships are available for those who seek alternatives to the twelve-step fellowships....

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“One is too many, and a thousand is never enough.” -Anonymous The desire and obsession to control our drinking/using is one of the major roadblocks in achieving long-term sobriety in which we must overcome. While to the rest of the world our problem is typically extremely clear, we often...

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Smoking and addiction seem to go hand in hand. In fact, one study found that approximately 70-80% of people entering addiction treatment were addicted to cigarettes. To further highlight the problem, another study found that those who are successfully treated for drug and alcohol dependence are much more likely...

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As the Opioid Epidemic continues to claim devastating numbers of lives each and every day, more and more people turn to pharmaceutical help for their addictions. Methadone is one of the oldest and most well-known addiction treatment medications currently available. While methadone maintenance (when followed as prescribed) is certainly...

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Usually by the time we reach treatment, every aspect of our lives has been overtaken by our addiction. Simply removing the addiction, however, is only the beginning of learning a new life in sobriety. The transitional period from an inpatient treatment stay to normal life can thus be a...

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