How to Rebuild Trust After Addiction

Table of Contents How to Rebuild Trust After Addiction Rebuilding trust in recovery How to trust a recovering addict During a battle with substance abuse or addiction, broken trust is inevitable. Addiction by definition changes the brain, impairing judgment and impulse control. Usually, the people we care about most have the deepest wounds. We at…

What Makes Alcohol Addictive

Table of Contents What Makes Alcohol Addictive Addictive Factors of Alcohol Motivating Factors of Alcohol Seeking Help Is the Answer For some people, enjoying a glass of their favorite alcoholic drink or cocktail is a simple pleasure in life. Even celebrating a major milestone (birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party) or just partying with friends every now and…

What Causes Cocaine Addiction?

Table of Contents What Causes Cocaine Addiction? Cocaine: the Devil’s Dandruff Why Is Cocaine Addictive? Cutting a Deal Is Cocaine Addictive? Cocaine Abuse Symptoms How to Quit Cocaine? Cocaine often referred to as blow, is a powerful narcotic with a long history of use as a party drug. Usually snorted as a “bump,” cocaine is…

PTSD and Substance Abuse

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Is Addiction Genetic?

Before we dive into our discussion about genetics, it’s important to remember that addiction is also a function of environment and circumstance. Though DNA does play a role in addiction, a family tree is not solely to blame for one’s abusive tendencies. In order to fully understand addiction, we have to be honest about its…

Difference Between Recreational Drug Use and Addiction

If you’re a casual drug user, you may be wondering where to draw the line between recreational use and addiction. Scientists are continually learning more about what causes addiction, and while they don’t have it completely figured out, it’s clear that there are physiological, social, and environmental influences. In this article, we’re going to define…

Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse

Often times, we talk about substance abuse as it relates to other illnesses. Not uncommon is a co-occurring disorder, where a person suffers from an illness that, more or less, drives substance abuse. We have to take a step back and examine the coalescence of two illnesses. Which is driving which? And what is the…

The Best Non-Opiate Pain Killers for Recovering Addicts

When you’re in recovery for opioid addiction, pain management can be a tricky issue. Usually, chronic pain is what led to substance abuse or addiction in the first place. Given the opioid addiction crisis that’s going on in the United States, all consumers should know that non-narcotic pain medicine is available. This is especially important…

Does Childhood Trauma Cause Substance Abuse in Adulthood?

Addiction is unfortunately extremely prevalent in the United States. More than 20 million Americans are estimated to suffer from the disorder, many of whom never seek treatment. It’s a well-known fact that addiction can be passed down from generation to generation. But what about other factors, such as a traumatic event? Is there a link…