by Dana Hinders | Jun 9, 2021 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Unfortunately, depression and anxiety often go hand-in-hand with substance abuse. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports that approximately 20 percent of adults diagnosed with anxiety or depression also have a substance use disorder. The Importance...
by Dana Hinders | May 16, 2021 | Addiction |
Ecstasy is the street name for a version of 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)—a powerful psychoactive drug with both hallucinogenic and stimulant properties. Often used at raves and concerts, it’s frequently referred to with cute nicknames like...
by Dana Hinders | Apr 29, 2021 | Addiction, Drug Treatment |
Sleep disorders are very common among American adults, with between 30% and 50% of the population struggling with insomnia at some point in their lives. Insomnia can be caused by physical conditions such as asthma, arthritis, acid reflux, allergies, or hypothyroidism....
by Dana Hinders | Apr 16, 2021 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery |
Addiction can’t be overcome with willpower alone. However, willpower can play an important role in the recovery process. What Is Willpower? Willpower can be defined in a number of different ways. The ability to control one’s own actions, emotions, or urges...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 28, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery |
Hydrocodone addiction, like other forms of opioid addiction, often begins with a legitimate prescription. This powerful opioid painkiller, available as a generic drug as well as under brand names such as Vicodin, Lortab, and Norco, is highly effective at treating...
