How can you survive and thrive in addiction recovery? Here, you'll find 5 principles to encourage you to reach out and ...
Dependence on alcohol
Alcohol dependence manifests when the central nervous system adapts to the presence of alcohol in the body. People who a ...
Tolerance to cocaine
Tolerance to cocaine develops rapidly, especially with continual heavy use. More on how people develop tolerance to coca ...
Quitting Drinking Cold Turkey – Risk of Alcohol Withdrawal
Doctors recommend that anyone detoxing from alcohol get a full medical assessment first. In fact, going cold turkey off ...
Types of A.A. meetings
Descriptions of speaker meetings, Big Book study vs. step studies, and topic/discussion meetings. Plus, a description of ...
The power of prayer in addiction recovery
A guide to why and how to pray in addiction recovery for people who identify as Christians. ...
Hiding an addiction: 3 questions to ask yourself
Are you or a loved one hiding an addiction? How do you know if there's even a problem with drugs or alcohol? A quick awa ...
The social stigma of addiction
The social stigma surrounding substance use disorders is that addiction is a choice, a character flaw, and a lack of int ...
Families of addicts: Seeing addiction from the other side
Like addicts, families of addicts can face their own set of symptoms due to the cycle of the disease. But there is hope! ...
How Long Does Marijuana Last?
A typical high from smoking marijuana lasts about 2 hours. However, psychomotor impairment can persist, even after the i ...