How Does Addiction Start?

Addiction starts in many ways. While its origins may begin with your mental state, its introduction can come from many different arenas. The other variables
The Physical Side of Addiction

While we may know how drugs affect our brains, we may not know the physical damage we sustain with continued drug or alcohol use. The
How Does Addiction Manifest?

While you may not struggle with addiction, educating yourself about the signs of addiction in others is essential. Drug and alcohol use is on the
The Damaging Habits of Addiction

While we may hear about addiction and know it has adverse side effects, we often overlook what addiction truly is. Drugs and alcohol are the
How Can I Help My Family Member?

Many families struggle with the addiction of a family member. It is a strange and complex situation that doesn’t come with a manual. What makes
The Media’s Romance of Addiction

More media, movies, and shows are released focusing on the main character’s substance addiction. While we may love these shows, they’re not truthful about substance
Am I Addicted?

If you are new to rehabilitation, you may wonder what addiction looks like and how to identify if you need help. Many variables in addiction
Addiction in Young Adults

Universities and many other campuses are seeing a rise in addiction from alcohol to drugs. Unfortunately, this number is rising year after year as mental
How Alcohol Causes Destruction

The word addiction is often attributed to drug use. However, we overlook an equally disturbing epidemic of alcoholism sweeping our nation. With more university campuses
The Growth Mindset

As you go through addiction treatment, starting with detox and moving to inpatient, you don’t struggle with the physical side as much as the mental