When someone stops using fentanyl, withdrawal symptoms start quickly. That’s because opioid addiction hijacks the brain and body, making the person feel like they can’t…
Getting professional help for alcohol addiction is probably your best choice to effectively manage the symptoms of withdrawal. Quitting “cold turkey” is not a reliably…
OCD isn’t just about being overly neat or particular. It’s a condition that can take over daily life, affecting work, relationships, and overall well-being. The…
PCP, short for phencyclidine, was last used commercially in the U.S. in 1978. However, it’s still available illicitly, and people are still using the drug.…
Addiction doesn’t always involve drugs or alcohol. There are different types of addiction, including behaviors like gambling, sex, and even internet use. Both substance and…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) uses several self-empowerment tools to help people recovering from alcohol addiction. The 12 steps aren’t the only ways that people can connect…
Maybe you’ve felt it before: your heart races, your body tenses, and your mind starts replaying moments from the past as if they were happening…
Learning to control your anger is an important step in your lasting recovery. While we all get angry, feeling anger too strongly or displaying it…
When do you drink? After a long day at work? Consistently to try and stay balanced? Whatever triggers you to drink, your relationship with that…
Heroin takes a toll on your life. From the first use, your physical and mental health are at risk. There are short- and long-term effects…
