Addiction, Mental Illness and Cigarettes
Back in May you might remember an article we wrote about the dangers of smoking cigarettes in addiction recovery. Specifically having to do with the
Rise in Men with Eating Disorders
The number of adult men being admitted to the hospital with an eating disorder has risen by 70 percent over the past six years, according
Tips for Choosing a Sponsor
Finding the right sponsor is critical for your continuing sobriety and, for many, it’s one of the most important relationships ever made in recovery. This
Addiction Treatment Recovery Vaccine
At the beginning of the summer we discussed a topic of the utmost importance regarding addiction. A vaccine for heroin and other opioids. A drug
Addiction and Mental Illness Help for the Homeless
There is no telling where substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders will take you. In most cases, nowhere that would be considered ideal. People
Study: Smoking Pot Hurts Your Heart
We already know that marijuana can be addictive — about nine percent of those who smoke pot will become addicted, according to the National Institute
Self-Medicating Toward Addiction
Regarding mental illness, when it rains it pours. At least that is often the reality in the field of addiction medicine. To be clear, addiction
4 Common Meditation Mistakes
By now, you know that meditation is important for achieving and maintaining lasting recovery and finding joy in a life without drugs or alcohol. To