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Introduction For sake of a definition, alcoholism and drug addiction are the same disease. They have nuances, pedantic differences, but the only real distinction is that one drug is legal to use and generally accepted in moderation while others are defined as being […]
Friends and loved ones who have seen how addiction hurts themselves and the addict often don’t understand what the addict suffers from or how they can do what they’ve done to their family. In many cases, the answer reaches further than what the […]
Addiction does not discriminate. It affects people of all ages, ethnicities, socio-economic statuses, professions, and religions – there is no one who is immune. Addiction researchers have concluded that addiction is a holistic condition that affects an individual’s body, mind, and spirit. So […]
When it comes to your mental health, one of the best decisions you can make is to avoid substance abuse. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, abusing drugs and alcohol only makes things worse. However, it’s not always easy […]
You used to believe you were in control of your life. You used to choose to enjoy a drink, perhaps after work with your colleagues or at home on a weekend. You used to choose when to stop drinking. However, lately, more and […]
Sobriety is hard. It’s hard to do, it’s hard to attain, it’s hard to live, and it’s hard to maintain. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it can’t be done. A life of addiction wasn’t exactly easy, the self-fortitude every addict found has […]
