Addiction is a disease. Recovering from substance abuse brings happiness to those affected, just like someone recovering from any other illness. While this may sound easy, it is very challenging for an addict to complete the recovery program. Addicts usually…
When speaking of "saying no," many are probably thinking of a door getting slammed on a visitor's face. And frankly, everyone gets a little bit guilty when objecting or refusing an opinion from a favorite friend. This is particularly the…
Every person recovering from addiction will often face mental conflicts or nervous breakdowns. On most occasions, a patient may feel a strong urge to snap back to the old habit of addiction, whereas some may experience a continuous conflict of…
A person in recovery faces a lot of challenges. Therefore, it is prudent enough to support and show them love so that they can complete their journey of breaking the cycle of addiction and lead a healthy life. Here are…
The primary goal of a recovery process is to help an addict stop abusing his favorite drug. But when someone has just quit using drugs, he feels an intense craving for abusing drugs – one slight mistake, and he loses…
Addiction is a significant problem that cannot be ignored. Addiction affects not only a person's physical and psychological health but also hurts social health. When addicts have poor social health, their ability to create new connections and keep healthy relationships…
While every nation affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic is working towards flattening the curve, another known "epidemic" has increased amid coronavirus disease – the substance abuse disorder. Sadly, the Pandemic is extinguishing the hopes of those in recovery, and the…
Many would agree that keeping healthy nutrition is quite essential for a successful recovery from drug addiction. But what exactly is a healthy diet? After all, it's widely believed that sugary foodstuffs consumption can be an excellent way to cope…
When asked, most addicts say they started abusing substances in an attempt to manage stress. But do drugs help relieve stress? The truth is that stress can lead you to alcohol and drugs, and ultimately introduce you to addiction. Sadly,…