Addiction Recovery Resources

What Are Amphetamines? Amphetamines are some of the most commonly abused prescription medications. Prescription stimulants include Adderall and Dexedrine; however, there are also illicit drug amphetamines such as ecstasy and […]

The Benefits of Meditation for People in Recovery  Meditation entails a mindfulness practice that helps reduce stress and anxiety. Daily meditation is quickly being added as one of the therapies […]

Dual Diagnosis Explained Dual diagnosis, also known as a co-occurring disorder, means that an individual simultaneously lives with an active substance abuse disorder and a mental illness. Often the two […]

Addiction and the LGBTQ+ Community The number of LGBTQ adults and youths who abuse substances is estimated at 20% to 30%, while only 9% for their heterosexual counterparts. This is partly due […]

Luxury Rehab: What Is It? Substance abuse disorder is a complex, chronic disease requiring professional treatment to treat its body, mind, and spirit aspects. Some people do very well in […]

The Importance of Medical Detox for Opioids Individuals with physical dependence on prescription or illicit opioids or other substances often try to figure out how to detox from drugs at […]

Addiction in the LGBT Community Unfortunately, members of the LGBT community are almost twice as likely to suffer from a substance abuse disorder than other groups. A combination of the […]

Signs Someone You Love Is a Heroin Addict There are several ways to help someone with an addiction to heroin, even when they don’t want your assistance. Everyone is affected […]

What Is Alcohol Detox? When you live with an active alcohol use disorder, you have probably considered taking the risk of seeking treatment to overcome your alcohol addiction. Knowing the […]

What Is Medical Detox? Whenever a person is addicted to a drug or alcohol and stops using or drinking, they will go through a drug and alcohol detox. This process […]