Nov 18, 2022 | Alcoholism
Often, when people talk about the dangers that can arise from substance abuse, the focus is on illegal substances. Alcohol is given less attention, and this may give people a false sense of safety when indulging. It is important to understand how alcohol use and abuse...
Oct 28, 2022 | Recovery, Alcoholism
If you’ve known someone in recovery or heard people talk about recovery, you may have heard the phrase “dry drunk.” It refers to someone who continues to behave aggressively, recklessly, or irresponsibly even though they have stopped drinking. While the concept of...
Oct 8, 2022 | Substance Use Disorder, Recovery
What you don’t know can hurt you. More specifically, what you think you know, if it’s inaccurate, can hurt you, especially when it comes to substance abuse and recovery. Whether you are a person who is trying to leave substances behind or someone who cares about a...
Sep 23, 2022 | Substance Use Disorder
Many people use the terms chemical dependence and addiction interchangeably. While the two can be related, important differences distinguish them from each other. Understanding Dependence Dependence can be demonstrated by the occurrence of side effects when a person...
