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Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- 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
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome More Prevalent in Economically Challenged Areas?
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Six Potential Options
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- What’s the Difference between Opioid Dependence and Addiction?
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Why Heroin Use Is Rising in St. Louis
Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- 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
- Does Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- How to Stop Codependent Behaviors
- Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome More Prevalent in Economically Challenged Areas?
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- New Study Highlights Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19 Among Those with SUDs
- Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Six Potential Options
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- What’s the Difference between Opioid Dependence and Addiction?
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Why Heroin Use Is Rising in St. Louis
- Why Social Distancing May Increase the Risk of HIV and Overdose for Certain Populations
Abuse
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- 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
- Does Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Five Signs That Casual Drinking Has Turned Into an Alcohol Use Disorder
- Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Four Top Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies for the LGBT Community
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How PrEP and PEP Help in the Fight Against HIV
- How to Spot Senior Addiction
- Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome More Prevalent in Economically Challenged Areas?
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- New Study Highlights Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19 Among Those with SUDs
- Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Six Potential Options
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Six Things You Must Do To Stop Enabling an Addict
- Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- Teen Vaping: A Look at the Stats
- The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- What’s the Difference between Opioid Dependence and Addiction?
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Why Heroin Use Is Rising in St. Louis
- Why Social Distancing May Increase the Risk of HIV and Overdose for Certain Populations
Addiction
- "Doctor Shopping" Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
- 10 Common LGBTQ Substances of Abuse
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 4 Ways Addicts Differ From Non-Addicts
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 5 Life Skills You Need in Addiction Recovery
- 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 in the Workplace: What You Should Know
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Finances
- Alcohol Abuse: 4th Leading Preventable Cause of Death
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- Alcohol Detox: What to Expect
- Alcoholics: Dealing With Addicted Loved Ones
- American Teen Substance Abuse: Some Startling Statistics
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- 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
- Building Recovery Momentum
- 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
- Choose an LGBTQ-Sensitive Interventionist for Your Loved One
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cocaine Kills the Brain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
- College Nicotine and Marijuana Vaping on the Rise
- Collegiate Recovery Communities: Help for Those in College
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Coping with COVID-19: How People in Addiction Rehab Are Handling the Pandemic
- Coping with Depression and Addiction
- Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
- Dealing with Homophobia in Addiction Treatment
- Dealing with Insomnia without Habit-Forming Drugs
- Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
- Do Drugs and Alcohol Make You More Creative?
- Do You Have to Tell a Potential Employer about Past Drug Abuse?
- Does Hypnosis Work in Addiction Treatment?
- Does Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Don’t Replace a Drug High with a Sugar High
- Drug Abuse and Mental Illness: Is There a Link?
- Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
- Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Encouragement for People in Addiction Rehab
- Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- Expert Interview Series: Dr. John McMahon of Bottled Up on Navigating Your Partner’s Addiction
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Exploring the Link between Alcohol Marketing and Youth Alcohol Use Disorder
- 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
- Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Four Signs Your Loved One Is Headed for a Relapse
- Helping Recovering Addicts through Life Coaching: Expert Interview Series with Dr. Pat Williams
- Heroin Addiction Epidemic: Potent Poison on the Rise
- Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
- Hope & Recovery for Disenfranchised Addiction
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- How Childhood Trauma Contributes to Adult Substance Abuse
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How Does Partial Hospitalization Work in Addiction Treatment?
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How Journaling Can Help with Addiction Recovery
- How LGBTQ Addiction Impacts the Whole Family
- How Nutrition Impacts Recovery
- How PrEP and PEP Help in the Fight Against HIV
- How to Celebrate Sobriety this Holiday Season
- How to Choose the Best AA Sponsor for You
- How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Help a Loved One Choose Rehab in 2019
- 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
- Improving LGBTQ Health: A Look at Current Efforts
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome More Prevalent in Economically Challenged Areas?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Is There a Difference Between a Sober House and a Halfway House?
- LGBT Addiction: Coming Out
- LGBTQ Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Lies Addicts Tell Themselves
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Meth Use among Gay Men: What You Should Know
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
- Military Service and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- New Study Highlights Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19 Among Those with SUDs
- Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Six Potential Options
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- Planning a Goal-Focused Intervention
- Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
- Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
- 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 Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- 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 Curious by Sarah Surrey
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Stages of Family Recovery
- Stages of Recovery
- Stimulant Misuse and Abuse on the Rise: What to Do
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- Surgeon General Addiction Report Offers 6 Takeaways
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- Teen Vaping: A Look at the Stats
- 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
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Top Medications Used in Addiction Treatment
- Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding Shame and Addiction
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
- What Addicts Wish Their Families Knew
- What Do Drug-Related Dreams Mean?
- What Is Behavioral Addiction?
- What Is the Best Treatment Approach for Heroin Addiction?
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
- What Role Does Spirituality Play in Addiction Recovery?
- What to Say to a Family Member with a Substance Use Disorder
- What Types of Technology Can Help You Fight Addiction?
- What You Should Know about Vaping and Addiction
- What’s the Difference between Sobriety and Recovery?
- Where to Look for Specialized LGBTQ Addiction Treatment
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Balanced Exercise Is Important to Addiction Recovery
- Why Boredom Is Dangerous to Those with Substance Use Disorders
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
- Why Dental Health Matters in Addiction Recovery
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Why Heroin Use Is Rising in St. Louis
- Why Social Distancing May Increase the Risk of HIV and Overdose for Certain Populations
- Why Your Primary Care Physician Needs to Know about Your Substance Use Disorder
- Will You Lose Your Job If You Go to Rehab?
- You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Alcohol
- Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder: A Recipe for Disaster
- Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
- Exploring the Link between Alcohol Marketing and Youth Alcohol Use Disorder
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Five Signs That Casual Drinking Has Turned Into an Alcohol Use Disorder
- Help for High-Functioning Alcoholics
- Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- What to Expect in Your First Sober Year
Alcohol
- Alcohol Use Disorder among Women on the Rise: Why?
- Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder: A Recipe for Disaster
- Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
- Exploring the Link between Alcohol Marketing and Youth Alcohol Use Disorder
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Five Signs That Casual Drinking Has Turned Into an Alcohol Use Disorder
- Help for High-Functioning Alcoholics
- Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
- Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
- Six Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- Sober House Rules: What Happens If You Relapse?
- What to Expect in Your First Sober Year
Blog
- "Doctor Shopping" Laws Seek to Quell Opioid Epidemic
- 10 Common LGBTQ Substances of Abuse
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 5 Addictive Drugs: Users Beware
- 5 Life Skills You Need in Addiction Recovery
- 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
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Relationships
- Alcohol Use Disorder among Women on the Rise: Why?
- Alcoholics: Dealing With Addicted Loved Ones
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Avoiding Alcohol Misuse During COVID-19 Social Isolation
- 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
- Building Recovery Momentum
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choose an LGBTQ-Sensitive Interventionist for Your Loved One
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- College Nicotine and Marijuana Vaping on the Rise
- Collegiate Recovery Communities: Help for Those in College
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Coping with COVID-19: How People in Addiction Rehab Are Handling the Pandemic
- Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
- Cultivating Self-Control to Battle Addiction
- Dealing with Insomnia without Habit-Forming Drugs
- Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
- Depression After Rehab: What Can You Do?
- Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder: A Recipe for Disaster
- Do Drugs and Alcohol Make You More Creative?
- Do You Have to Tell a Potential Employer about Past Drug Abuse?
- Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
- Does Hypnosis Work in Addiction Treatment?
- Does Substance Use Disorder Increase COVID-19 Complication Risk?
- Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse: A Volatile Mix
- Don’t Replace a Drug High with a Sugar High
- Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
- Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
- Eating Disorders and Addiction: Expert Interview Series with Crystal Karges of Eating Disorder Hope
- Encouragement for People in Addiction Rehab
- Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- Exploring the Link between Alcohol Marketing and Youth Alcohol Use Disorder
- Five Signs That Casual Drinking Has Turned Into an Alcohol Use Disorder
- Four Signs Your Loved One Is Headed for a Relapse
- Four Top Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies for the LGBT Community
- Growing Gratitude in the Garden of Your Mind
- Helping Recovering Addicts through Life Coaching: Expert Interview Series with Dr. Pat Williams
- Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
- How Divorce Impacts Your Addiction Recovery Journey
- How Does Gender Affect Addiction?
- How Does Partial Hospitalization Work in Addiction Treatment?
- How Journaling Can Help with Addiction Recovery
- How Nutrition Impacts Recovery
- How PrEP and PEP Help in the Fight Against HIV
- How Substance Use Disorder Affects Your Memory
- How to Celebrate Sobriety this Holiday Season
- How to Choose the Best AA Sponsor for You
- How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center
- How to Handle Mental Illness in Addiction Recovery and Beyond
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
- How to Help a Loved One Choose Rehab in 2019
- How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How to Talk with Your Kids about Addiction
- How Trauma Affects the Brain
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- How Your Job Choices Impact Your Sobriety
- Improving LGBTQ Health: A Look at Current Efforts
- Is Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome More Prevalent in Economically Challenged Areas?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
- Is There a Difference Between a Sober House and a Halfway House?
- LGBT Addiction: Coming Out
- LGBTQ Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Meth Use among Gay Men: What You Should Know
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- New Study Highlights Increased Vulnerability to COVID-19 Among Those with SUDs
- Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Six Potential Options
- PAWS: What It Is and How to Handle It
- Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
- Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
- 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
- Six Tips for Living with an Addicted Spouse
- Smoking Hinders Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
- Sober House Rules: What Happens If You Relapse?
- Stimulant Misuse and Abuse on the Rise: What to Do
- Tap into Hope’s Healing Power in Drug Rehab
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- Teen Vaping: A Look at the Stats
- The Emotional Component of Addiction’s Root Causes
- The Road to Recovery is a Journey
- Thought Leader Series: Seniors and Prescription Drug Addiction
- Three Reasons a Rehab Romance Is a Bad Idea
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Top Medications Used in Addiction Treatment
- Understanding Addiction
- Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Unintended Consequences of Prescription Drug Abuse
- Vulnerability and Trust in Addiction Recovery
- Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
- What Do Drug-Related Dreams Mean?
- What Is Behavioral Addiction?
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
- What to Expect in Your First Sober Year
- What to Say to a Family Member with a Substance Use Disorder
- What You Should Know about Vaping and Addiction
- What’s the Difference between Opioid Dependence and Addiction?
- Where to Look for Specialized LGBTQ Addiction Treatment
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Balanced Exercise Is Important to Addiction Recovery
- Why Boredom Is Dangerous to Those with Substance Use Disorders
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
- Why Dental Health Matters in Addiction Recovery
- Why Social Distancing May Increase the Risk of HIV and Overdose for Certain Populations
- Why Your Primary Care Physician Needs to Know about Your Substance Use Disorder
- 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?
- Are Average Drinking Guidelines Set Too High?
- 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?
- Exploring the Dangers of Synthetic Cannabinoids
- Five Addiction Myths to Stop Believing Today
- Four Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- 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?
- LGBTQ Addiction Factors: The Importance of Self-Esteem
- Marijuana Addiction: Is It Even Possible?
- Missouri Opioid Overdose Deaths Pass National Average
- Rejection: Your Pain Is Real
- Teen Drug Addiction: 5 Things You Should Know
- Understanding the Monster of Meth Addiction
- Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
- What Is Drug-Induced Psychosis?
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
LGBT addiction recovery
- 10 Common LGBTQ Substances of Abuse
- A Double Whammy: LGBT Addiction and Depression
- Choose an LGBTQ-Sensitive Interventionist for Your Loved One
- Coming Out: How LGBT Status Affects Addiction Treatment
- Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
- Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
- Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
- Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
- Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- Finding the Right Substance Abuse Treatment for the LGBT Community
- Gay in AA: A Look at LGBT Groups in Alcoholics Anonymous
- Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
- How LGBTQ Addiction Impacts the Whole Family
- How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center
- Improving LGBTQ Health: A Look at Current Efforts
- LGBTQ Addiction Factors: The Importance of Self-Esteem
- LGBTQ Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Money: A Barrier to LGBT Addicts and Recovery
- Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
- Six Huge Obstacles to LGBT Addiction Recovery
- Substance Abuse in the Transgender Community: What You Should Know
- What Role Does Homophobia Play in LGBT Addiction?
- Where to Look for Specialized LGBTQ Addiction Treatment
LGBTQ addiction
- Co-Occurring Disorders Among LGBTQ Addicts
- Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
- Dealing with Homophobia in Addiction Treatment
- Drug Interaction Guide for Methadone and HIV Meds
- Early Intervention May Help LGBTQ Youth to Avoid Addiction
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- Highlights from National Survey Reveal Scope of Drug Use among LGBTQ Population
- How to Choose the Right LGBTQ Addiction Treatment Center
- Improving LGBTQ Health: A Look at Current Efforts
- LGBTQ Opioid Use Disorder: What You Should Know
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Meth Use among Gay Men: What You Should Know
- Process Addictions and Substance Addictions in the Gay Community
- Three Reasons Why LGBTQ People Face a Higher Risk of Substance Abuse Disorder
- Understanding Integrated Intervention for Those with HIV and a Substance Use Disorder
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
- Anxiety: A love story
- 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 a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- 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?
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- 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
- What Is Drug-Induced Psychosis?
- 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
- Anxiety: A love story
- 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
- Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
- Dealing with Co-Occurring Mental Illness in the LGBT Community
- 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 Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- Hope & Recovery for Disenfranchised Addiction
- Hope and Recovery for the Disenfranchised
- How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
- 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?
- LGBTQ Addiction Factors: The Importance of Self-Esteem
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- 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
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- 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
- What Is Drug-Induced Psychosis?
- Why Cocaine Is So Addictive
Recovery
- 5 Life Skills You Need in Addiction Recovery
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Building Recovery Momentum
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choose an LGBTQ-Sensitive Interventionist for Your Loved One
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Collegiate Recovery Communities: Help for Those in College
- Coping with COVID-19: How People in Addiction Rehab Are Handling the Pandemic
- Cultivating Self-Control to Battle Addiction
- Dealing with Insomnia without Habit-Forming Drugs
- Depression After Rehab: What Can You Do?
- Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder: A Recipe for Disaster
- Do You Have to Tell a Potential Employer about Past Drug Abuse?
- Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
- Does Hypnosis Work in Addiction Treatment?
- Don’t Replace a Drug High with a Sugar High
- Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- Four Signs Your Loved One Is Headed for a Relapse
- How Divorce Impacts Your Addiction Recovery Journey
- How Nutrition Impacts Recovery
- How Substance Use Disorder Affects Your Memory
- How to Celebrate Sobriety this Holiday Season
- How to Choose the Best AA Sponsor for You
- How to Handle Mental Illness in Addiction Recovery and Beyond
- How to Help a Loved One Choose Rehab in 2019
- How to Talk with Your Kids about Addiction
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- How Your Job Choices Impact Your Sobriety
- Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- Six Tips for Living with an Addicted Spouse
- Tap into Hope’s Healing Power in Drug Rehab
- Three Reasons a Rehab Romance Is a Bad Idea
- Top Medications Used in Addiction Treatment
- Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
- What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
- Why Balanced Exercise Is Important to Addiction Recovery
- Why Boredom Is Dangerous to Those with Substance Use Disorders
- Why Dental Health Matters in Addiction Recovery
Recovery
- 4 Life-Changing Benefits of Sobriety
- 5 Life Skills You Need in Addiction Recovery
- 9 Signs Your Loved One May Be An Addict
- A Strong Support System Bolsters Sobriety After Rehab
- Addiction in the Workplace: What You Should Know
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Finances
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Relationships
- Alcohol Addiction: All in Your Mind?
- Alcohol Detox: What to Expect
- Alcohol Use Disorder among Women on the Rise: Why?
- 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
- Building Recovery Momentum
- Can I Keep My Job During Addiction Recovery?
- Can Pregnant Women Safely Use Methadone Management Treatment (MMT)?
- Choose an LGBTQ-Sensitive Interventionist for Your Loved One
- Choosing the Best Drug Rehab for You
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Drug Rehab
- Collegiate Recovery Communities: Help for Those in College
- Common But Wrong Things to Say to a Recovering Addict in Rehab, and Support That Will be Appreciated
- Coping with COVID-19: How People in Addiction Rehab Are Handling the Pandemic
- Coping with Depression and Addiction
- Coping with HIV and Substance Use Disorder in the LGBTQ Community
- Cultivating Self-Control to Battle Addiction
- Dealing with Insomnia without Habit-Forming Drugs
- Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
- Depression After Rehab: What Can You Do?
- Diabetes and Alcohol Use Disorder: A Recipe for Disaster
- Do Drugs and Alcohol Make You More Creative?
- Do You Have to Tell a Potential Employer about Past Drug Abuse?
- Does Court-Ordered Treatment Work?
- Does Hypnosis Work in Addiction Treatment?
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Don’t Replace a Drug High with a Sugar High
- 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
- Ensuring Sexual Health in LGBTQ Addiction Recovery
- Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment Approaches for LGBTQ Individuals
- 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 Reasons Codeine and Alcohol Don’t Mix
- Four Signs Your Loved One Is Headed for a Relapse
- Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
- 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 & Recovery for Disenfranchised Addiction
- Hope for Recovery is Alive!
- How a Care Model for HIV Patients May Help Those with Opioid Use Disorders
- How Choices Affect Addiction and Recovery
- How Chronic Pain Can Lead to Addiction
- How Divorce Impacts Your Addiction Recovery Journey
- How Drugs Wreak Havoc On Your Body
- How Journaling Can Help with Addiction Recovery
- How Nutrition Impacts Recovery
- How Substance Use Disorder Affects Your Memory
- How to Celebrate Sobriety this Holiday Season
- How to Choose the Best AA Sponsor for You
- How to Handle Mental Illness in Addiction Recovery and Beyond
- How to Handle Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
- How to Help a Loved One Choose Rehab in 2019
- How to Identify a High-Functioning Alcoholic
- How to Recognize–and Stop–Enabling Destructive Behavior
- How to Spot an Addictive Personality
- How to Talk with Your Kids about Addiction
- How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
- How Your Job Choices Impact Your Sobriety
- Is Intensive Inpatient Drug Rehab Really Necessary?
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
- Is There a Cure for Addiction?
- Is There a Difference Between a Sober House and a Halfway House?
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Medical Detox for Addiction Treatment
- Military Service and Addiction: What You Should Know
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- New Study Highlights Effectiveness of Medication-Assisted Therapy for OUD
- Overcoming the Fear of Alcohol Withdrawal
- PAWS: What It Is and How to Handle It
- Planning a Goal-Focused Intervention
- Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
- Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
- 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 Things You Should Know about Urine Drug Testing
- Six Tips for Living with an Addicted Spouse
- 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 House Rules: What Happens If You Relapse?
- Sober Living Homes: Five Things You Should Know
- St. Louis Drug Addiction: The Cold, Hard Facts
- Stages of Recovery
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- Surgeon General Addiction Report Offers 6 Takeaways
- Tap into Hope’s Healing Power in Drug Rehab
- 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
- Three Great Reasons to Choose Aftercare Support for Long-Term Recovery
- Three Reasons a Rehab Romance Is a Bad Idea
- Top Medications Used in Addiction Treatment
- Two Things LGBT Addicts Need the Most
- Understanding Shame and Addiction
- Understanding the Dangers of Prescription Drug Abuse
- Vulnerability and Trust in Addiction Recovery
- Ways to Leverage Telemedicine for Addiction Treatment
- What Addicts Wish Their Families Knew
- What Do Drug-Related Dreams Mean?
- What Really Happens in Drug and Alcohol Rehab?
- What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
- What Role Does Homophobia Play in LGBT Addiction?
- What to Expect in Your First Sober Year
- What’s the Difference between Sobriety and Recovery?
- Why Addiction Recovery Should Have a Medical Component
- Why Balanced Exercise Is Important to Addiction Recovery
- Why Boredom Is Dangerous to Those with Substance Use Disorders
- Why Dental Health Matters in Addiction Recovery
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Will You Lose Your Job If You Go to Rehab?
- You Might Be an Enabler If . . .
Relapse
- Addiction in the Workplace: What You Should Know
- Addiction Recovery: Why No One Should Travel the Road Alone
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Finances
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Relationships
- Avoid Relapse During Addiction Recovery
- Breaking Up Is Hard to Recover From
- Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
- Domestic Violence and Addiction: What You Should Know
- How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
- Is Outpatient Rehab the Right Choice for you?
- LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
- Methadone Treatment for Drug Addiction
- Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
- Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
- Problem Drinking on the Rise among Seniors
- Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
- What Role Does Homophobia Play in LGBT Addiction?
- Why Do People Relapse after Rehab?
- Will You Lose Your Job If You Go to Rehab?
Sobriety
Trauma
- After Rehab: How to Repair Your Physical Health
- Animal-Assisted Therapy for Addiction Treatment
- Anxiety: A love story
- 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