Binge Drinking and Addiction

Binge Drinking and Addiction

There is a fine line between binge drinking and addiction. We tend to have an image of an alcoholic as someone who drinks every day, drinks in the mornings, and is more often drunk than not. Someone who binge drinks on the weekends but who can control their drinking...
Opioid Withdrawal Duration

Opioid Withdrawal Duration

Opioids are drugs that are either derived from opium or synthesized to create the same effect. This class of drugs includes the illicit drug heroin as well as legal prescription medications, like oxycodone, fentanyl, morphine, and hydrocodone. Opioids are painkillers,...
Am I Addicted to Alcohol?

Am I Addicted to Alcohol?

Have you ever wondered if you’re addicted to alcohol? Many have questioned if they’ve crossed the line from social drinking into addiction, and quite frankly, if you suspect you might be suffering from addiction, you probably are. Denial is powerful, though, so...
Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain

Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain

Smoking, ingesting, and vaporizing marijuana continues to trend in the younger generation. Unfortunately, marijuana affects the brain in ways that may compromise young people’s future endeavors, relationships, and quality of life. In a nutshell, marijuana...
Spirituality and Addiction Recovery

Spirituality and Addiction Recovery

The connection between spirituality and addiction recovery is real. Addiction is a powerful force. Someone suffering from addiction experiences every life circumstance as a reason to use alcohol or drugs: good days, bad days, sadness, happiness, other people’s...