The Long Road Back from Addiction
Addiction is a chronic disorder that can cause physical and mental damage. Although it's challenging to treat, many people recover from this disease. According to SAMHSA, about 8.1% of Americans…
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The Benefits of Family Involvement in Recovery
Family involvement is a crucial aspect of addiction recovery. Addiction is a global pandemic that changes the brain's structure and functions, affecting the individual's behaviors and perceptions. According to SAMHSA,…
What is the Family Role in Addiction Recovery?
Addiction can become a cancerous condition for the individuals suffering from it and their family. When we talk about 'family' in this context, it doesn't necessarily have to mean their…
Recovery Stories: Kim Ciccone
In her mid-20s, Kim Ciccone started abusing cocaine and opiates. Addiction and substance abuse is an issue many people can relate to, either from personal experience or through a loved…
How to Convince Someone to Get Help for Drug Addiction
Drug addiction and overdose are among the world's leading causes of death among young adults and youths. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, drug overdose deaths hit…
What Are the Benefits of Joining a Sober Community Group?
Addiction can ruin your life and relationships, making you feel isolated most of the time, and if not carefully handled, it could lead to suicide. Luckily, it doesn't have to…
How to Find Free Addiction Help in New Jersey
Unfortunately, drug abuse continues to be a widespread problem, affecting people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. According to a UNODC report, an estimated 269 million people globally used…