Category: Addiction
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How Common Is Cannabis‑Induced Psychosis — and How Long Does It Last?
Cannabis is often viewed as low‑risk or “natural,” but for some individuals — especially those who use it often or use high‑THC products — it can trigger serious mental health reactions. One possible reaction is cannabis‑induced psychosis. Clinicians describe these reactions in clinical texts such as The Other Side of Cannabis: Impact on Mental and…
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How Does Addiction Affect a Person’s Life?
Addiction rarely stays contained to one area of life. What may begin as occasional substance use can gradually start affecting mental health, relationships, daily routines, and overall well-being. For many people, these changes happen slowly: Mood shifts become more noticeable, responsibilities feel harder to manage, and relationships may become strained or distant. Over time, substance…
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Why Addiction is Hard to Overcome: How the Brain Changes
Addiction can be confusing and frustrating to watch. You may see someone promise to stop, face serious consequences, and still return to drinking or using. It can leave families asking the same question over and over: why is this so hard to overcome? The answer has a lot to do with the brain. Addiction is…
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What is Gas Station Heroine? Signs of Tianeptine Abuse
A new drug with opioid-like effects has been drawing attention and concern due to its high potential for abuse. Tianeptine, also called “gas station heroin” is not yet a controlled substance, but some states have already passed laws to ban it due to its addictive qualities. What is tianeptine? Though it is used in some…
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How Does Dialectical Behavior Therapy Work in Addiction Treatment?
Intense emotions can be difficult to manage, especially when they build quickly and lead to impulsive choices or behaviors you later regret. For those in recovery, emotional triggers often play a direct role in cravings, relapse risk, and difficulty staying present during stressful moments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was developed to help people build skills…
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New Perspectives on Addiction with Dr. Kevin McCauley, MD
Post Induction Therapy (PTI) offers a path to help you heal from early relational trauma. It allows you to reconnect with your true self, build stronger boundaries, and move toward a life that feels more whole, grounded, and real.
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Why Co-Occurring Disorders Are Common & How to Treat Them
Learn why co-occurring disorders—addiction and mental health—are so common, how they interact, and why treating both is key to recovery.
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Inpatient, Outpatient, or IOP? How to Choose the Right Treatment
Selecting the right program depends on the level of care required and where you are in your recovery journey. Explore the most common treatment options here.
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The Role of Shame in Addiction
Shame and guilt are deeply intertwined in addiction, often acting as the emotional drivers that keep people stuck in a harmful cycle. Here, we define that cycle and give guidance on how to break it.
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Signs That You Need Help for Sex Addiction
It’s not always easy to recognize when something has crossed the line from a normal, healthy sexual interest to something more compulsive. However, if you can recognize the signs, you’ll be in a better position to find or offer support.
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Family Roles in Addiction and Their Impact on Recovery
Addiction and recovery are extremely personal experiences. However, your family (whether biological or chosen) is also impacted by your addiction, and can play an integral role in your recovery.
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Is Alcoholism Genetic? Defining the Common Causes
What exactly pushes someone into the category of struggling with alcoholism? In this blog post, we’ll define the factors that contribute to alcoholism including genetics, lifestyle, personal history, and more.