by Dana Hinders | Feb 16, 2024 | Drug Addiction
The way the media portrays addiction has led many people to struggle to accurately identify the risk associated with a particular behavior. While the addictive nature of illegal street drugs is discussed fairly regularly, your medicine cabinet likely contains dangers...
by Dana Hinders | Aug 30, 2023 | Drug Addiction
Valium was immortalized by Rolling Stones in their 1966 song, “Mother’s Little Helper,” but this portrayal of the drug as a harmless way to deal with the ups and downs of everyday life couldn’t be further from the truth. Valium addiction can have...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 23, 2022 | Recovery
Maintaining a lasting recovery is about more than simply refraining from the use of addictive substances. It’s about finding healthy ways to manage stress, process your emotions, and communicate with others, so you’re no longer relying on drugs or alcohol...
by Dana Hinders | Sep 16, 2022 | Addiction
Antidepressant medications are much more common than you might expect. Recent surveys have found that about 13% of all adults in the United States are currently taking antidepressants, with women and older adults using these medications most frequently. If your...
by Dana Hinders | Mar 21, 2022 | Practicing Recovery, Recovery
People can develop substance use disorders for a wide range of reasons. Body dysmorphia is one contributing factor that is often overlooked.About Body DysmorphiaBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a condition in which a person can’t stop thinking about perceived...
