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Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Benzo Addiction: Five Things to Know
- Benzos and Alcohol: A Potentially Lethal Combo
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 3 – Drugs and Death
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Benzo Addiction: Five Things to Know
- Benzos and Alcohol: A Potentially Lethal Combo
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 3 – Drugs and Death
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- How to Stop Codependent Behaviors
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
Addiction
- "Doctor Shopping" Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- A Double Whammy: LGBT Addiction and Depression
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Addiction in America: Surgeon General’s Report Sheds Light
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- Alcoholics: Dealing With Addicted Loved Ones
- American Teen Substance Abuse: Some Startling Statistics
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Benzo Addiction: Five Things to Know
- Benzos and Alcohol: A Potentially Lethal Combo
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 2 – How & Why
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 3 – Drugs and Death
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Brain and Addictive Behavior: Part 1
- Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
- Can I Keep My Job During Addiction Recovery?
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Caring for a Loved One with an Addiction
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cocaine Kills the Brain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Coping with Depression and Addiction
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Encouragement for People in Addiction Rehab
- Expert Interview Series: Dr. John McMahon of Bottled Up on Navigating Your Partner’s Addiction
- Failure Isn’t Final – There Is Life After Recovery
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Helping Recovering Addicts through Life Coaching: Expert Interview Series with Dr. Pat Williams
- Heroin Addiction Epidemic: Potent Poison on the Rise
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
- How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- How to Stop Codependent Behaviors
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- LGBT Addiction: Coming Out
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- Planning a Goal-Focused Intervention
- PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
- Reclaiming Life Through Recovery
- Recovery: A Process-Oriented Miracle
- Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
- Relationship Fallout: How to Handle Rehab Together
- Released from the Bondage of Addiction: True Stories
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Self-Esteem and Addiction: Recovery Begins With Liking Yourself
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- Six Ways Addiction Treatment Will Change Your Life for the Better
- Six Ways Sobriety Improves Your Life
- Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Surgeon General Addiction Report Offers 6 Takeaways
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
- The Frightening Rise of Fentanyl
- The Road to Recovery is a Journey
- Thought Leader Series: Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding Shame and Addiction
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- What Is the Best Treatment Approach for Heroin Addiction?
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- What’s the Difference between Sobriety and Recovery?
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
- You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Alcohol
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Help for High-Functioning Alcoholics
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
Alcohol
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Help for High-Functioning Alcoholics
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
Blog
- "Doctor Shopping" Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Addiction in America: Surgeon General’s Report Sheds Light
- Alcoholics: Dealing With Addicted Loved Ones
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Encouragement for People in Addiction Rehab
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Gay in AA: A Look at LGBT Groups in Alcoholics Anonymous
- Growing Gratitude in the Garden of Your Mind
- Helping Recovering Addicts through Life Coaching: Expert Interview Series with Dr. Pat Williams
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How Trauma Affects the Brain
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- LGBT Addiction: Coming Out
- LGBTQ Addiction Factors: The Importance of Self-Esteem
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
- Recovery: A Process-Oriented Miracle
- Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
- Released from the Bondage of Addiction: True Stories
- Self-Esteem and Addiction: Recovery Begins With Liking Yourself
- Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
- The Road to Recovery is a Journey
- Thought Leader Series: Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Unintended Consequences of Prescription Drug Abuse
- Vulnerability and Trust in Addiction Recovery
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
- You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Brain
- 4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- Addiction in America: Surgeon General’s Report Sheds Light
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 2 – How & Why
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 3 – Drugs and Death
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Brain and Addictive Behavior: Part 1
- Caring for a Loved One with an Addiction
- Cocaine Kills the Brain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How Trauma Affects the Brain
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
LGBT addiction recovery
- A Double Whammy: LGBT Addiction and Depression
- Coming Out: How LGBT Status Affects Addiction Treatment
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Money: A Barrier to LGBT Addicts and Recovery
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
LGBTQ addiction
Physiological
- "Doctor Shopping" Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- Addiction in America: Surgeon General’s Report Sheds Light
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Benzo Addiction: Five Things to Know
- Benzos and Alcohol: A Potentially Lethal Combo
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 2 – How & Why
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Brain and Addictive Behavior: Part 1
- Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Caring for a Loved One with an Addiction
- Cocaine Kills the Brain
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- Heroin Addiction Epidemic: Potent Poison on the Rise
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Ways Sobriety Improves Your Life
- Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
- The Frightening Rise of Fentanyl
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
Psychological
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 7 Ways Crystal Meth Will Ruin Your Life
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- A Double Whammy: LGBT Addiction and Depression
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
- Co-Occurring Disorders Among LGBTQ Addicts
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
- Coming Out: How LGBT Status Affects Addiction Treatment
- Coping with Depression and Addiction
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Expert Interview Series: Dr. John McMahon of Bottled Up on Navigating Your Partner’s Addiction
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
- Money: A Barrier to LGBT Addicts and Recovery
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Self-Esteem and Addiction: Recovery Begins With Liking Yourself
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Ways Sobriety Improves Your Life
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
- Thought Leader Series: Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding Shame and Addiction
- Vulnerability and Trust in Addiction Recovery
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
Recovery
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
Recovery
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- American Teen Substance Abuse: Some Startling Statistics
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Bath Salts Abuse: What You Should Know
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 2 – How & Why
- Brain & Addictive Behavior: Part 4 – Brain Rehab
- Breaking Free from Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Breaking the Cycle of Abuse – Help for Victims
- Can I Keep My Job During Addiction Recovery?
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Coping with Depression and Addiction
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Encouragement for People in Addiction Rehab
- Expert Interview Series: Dr. John McMahon of Bottled Up on Navigating Your Partner’s Addiction
- Failure Isn’t Final – There Is Life After Recovery
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- Growing Gratitude in the Garden of Your Mind
- Helping Recovering Addicts through Life Coaching: Expert Interview Series with Dr. Pat Williams
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
- How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- Planning a Goal-Focused Intervention
- PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
- Reclaiming Life Through Recovery
- Recovery: A Process-Oriented Miracle
- Relationship Fallout: How to Handle Rehab Together
- Released from the Bondage of Addiction: True Stories
- Self-Esteem and Addiction: Recovery Begins With Liking Yourself
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- Six Ways Addiction Treatment Will Change Your Life for the Better
- Six Ways Sobriety Improves Your Life
- Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- Sober Living Homes: Five Things You Should Know
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Surgeon General Addiction Report Offers 6 Takeaways
- Tapping Into the Power of Forgiveness in Rehab
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- The Road to Recovery is a Journey
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Shame and Addiction
- Vulnerability and Trust in Addiction Recovery
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- What’s the Difference between Sobriety and Recovery?
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Relapse
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
Sobriety
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- Money: A Barrier to LGBT Addicts and Recovery
- Sober Living Homes: Five Things You Should Know
- Tapping Into the Power of Forgiveness in Rehab
Trauma
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How Trauma Affects the Brain
- PTSD and Substance Abuse: Exploring the Relationship
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes