How Alcohol Affects the Body Differently After Age 65
As people get older, many will start to notice that alcohol affects them differently than it did when they were younger. A drink that once felt social and manageable
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Addiction Is a Chronic Medical Condition—Not a Moral Failing
Understanding Addiction as a Disease Addiction is often misunderstood as a problem of willpower or personal choice. In reality, addiction is a chronic disease, not
How to Find the Right Addiction Treatment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
If you’re reading this, chances are something doesn’t feel right. Maybe you’ve noticed changes in someone you love, like missed work, mood swings, secrecy, or health concerns that keep piling up. Maybe you’ve had
Sober Influencers, New Year’s Resolutions, and the Evolving Narrative Around Addiction
As the year comes to a close, many individuals begin to reflect on their overall wellness and consider changes they want to make in the
Staying Grounded in Recovery During the Holidays
The time leading up to Christmas can be joyful, meaningful, and extremely challenging, especially for individuals in recovery. Changes in routine, family gatherings, heightened emotions, and increased exposure to alcohol
Why Gratitude Matters in Recovery
As the crisp air of late November settles in and the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, it offers us a natural pause to reflect, especially those of
Why ADHD and Substance Use Disorders Often Travel Together — And What We Can Do About It
October is ADHD Awareness Month. So, it’s a good time to talk about a clinically important observation: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders (SUDs)
How Sleep and Stress Affect Long-Term Addiction Recovery (and Tips to Improve Both)
When it comes to addiction recovery, people often focus on strategies like therapy, support groups, and lifestyle changes. While these are essential, two critical and
Healing the Whole Person: Treating PTSD and Addiction
Most of us experience trauma in some form during our lifetimes, and trauma can shape our lives in unseen ways. If trauma leaves a lasting
Get the Facts: Substance Use in the LGBTQ Community
Addiction impacts people from all walks of life. However, certain groups experience addiction at higher rates than others. Even though members of the LGBTQ community