What are Gateway Drugs?
You’re probably wrong about the substance (or substances) you consider to be a gateway drug -- but...
6 Realistic Goals in Early Recovery
The early stages of addiction recovery are powerful and transformative -- but also a time of...
Understanding National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) is an annual, week-long observance dedicated to...
End-Stage Alcoholism Treatment
End-stage alcoholism is the most severe and life-threatening phase of alcoholism or alcohol use...
Street Names for Meth: Why It’s Important to Recognize These Words
Methamphetamine, commonly known as meth, is a highly addictive drug that can have deeply negative...
How to Stage an Intervention for Drug or Alcohol Addiction
Interventions can be a critical moment in helping someone struggling with addiction. They provide...
Can Unused Prescription Drugs Be Donated?
Every year, millions of people are prescribed medications they never fully use. Left unchecked,...
5 Things in Recovery You Swore You Would Never Do in Recovery
It’s astonishing just how much we change during recovery, and a big part of that transformation is...
Hyperactive Dopamine Response to Alcohol: Explained
Alcohol’s effects on the brain go beyond short-term relaxation; it actively alters brain...