The term “mental illness” refers to mental or emotional health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thinking, behaviors and disposition. Typically, people with mental illnesses…
Stages of Change in Sobriety Understanding the five stages of addiction recovery can be useful for newly sober individuals and their friends, loved ones, and…
Positive Friendships in Addiction Recovery Having sober friends that are supportive is essential in recovery because they provide the backbone you can count on when…
Mental Health Effects of Marijuana Abuse A chronic pattern of marijuana dependence can lead to lung or heart problems, and someone can develop a mental…
Coping With Cravings While Sober To conquer cravings for drug and alcohol use, one must recognize what precedes them and how to stop them from…
Why Group Therapy Works For Treating Addiction While in treatment for a substance use disorder, there are various modules of therapy an addicted individual will…
Is Medical Marijuana Stronger Than Recreational Marijuana? The THC strains of street “weed” sold now for recreational use are becoming much more potent than marijuana…
Tips for Fighting Fatigue After Alcohol Detox Once a person has completed their alcohol detox, they may be exhausted and worn out, but there are…
How Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Mental Health? Drugs and alcohol cause mental health issues to worsen, even if they temporarily create a false improvement…
Patterns of Marijuana and Alcohol Polydrug Addiction Although seen as gateway drugs, alcohol and marijuana generally have a reputation as being less harmful than other…