For those recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, dating can be a complicated and confusing world. When you finally decide to start dating again, there are several things you should consider before taking the first step towards a relationship.
Learn why co-occurring disorders—addiction and mental health—are so common, how they interact, and why treating both is key to recovery.
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.
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.
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.
Does it really matter how long you stay at an addiction treatment facility? When you’re thinking about going to an alcohol or drug rehab program, you may wonder about how long it will take to start healing. You may also be concerned about the length of time you’ll need to take off from work or…
We have all done it. We see someone battling addiction and we ignore them, shake our heads, or maybe even glare with disgust. We judge. It can be easy to do, especially when the addiction is so severe, it can be hard to see the person inside of the “junkie” — or any number of…
Over-the-counter medications are so commonplace in our lives, using them seems as natural as wearing socks or brushing teeth. But each one requires responsible, informed consumption to avoid serious health risks.
If shopping gets to a point where it starts taking over your life, it can evolve into an actual condition called oniomania, more commonly known as shopping addiction or compulsive shopping disorder. This behavioral addiction causes an uncontrollable urge to buy things as a way to feel good and manage (or avoid) negative emotions. If…
By Anna McKenzie The nature of work has changed in recent years, but workaholism is still as prevalent as ever. Why is this the case? Advances in technology promised us the ability to work less; but now that we can work from anywhere — and more people are working from home — our devices have…
By Melissa Riddle Chalos When the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting in 2018, it was as if Pandora’s box opened, giving millions of American sports fans instant and legal access to gambling. By 2021, 25 states would give it the green light. No wonder online sports betting is exploding. Bloomberg…
By Anna McKenzie How do you know if you’re getting enough sleep? Sometimes a lack of sleep comes from a busy schedule, overconsumption of caffeine or alcohol, or an anxious mind. But sleep problems can have many contributing factors and no single solution. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one-third of adults (35%)…