Interventions can be a critical moment in helping someone struggling with addiction. They provide a structured opportunity for loved ones to express their concerns and guide the individual toward accepting help. However, staging an intervention involves careful...
Every year, millions of people are prescribed medications they never fully use. Left unchecked, these medications often find their way into the wrong hands, contributing to the growing crisis of misuse, abuse, and addiction. Donating unused prescription drugs could be...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is held every August 31. It started in Australia in 2001 but has expanded over the past two decades and now involves hundreds of events worldwide. IOAD seeks to remember those who’ve died from a drug overdose, raise...
Addiction recovery is a deeply personal and vulnerable journey. In recovery, you share sensitive information about your past experiences, struggles, and sometimes things that may or may not have been legal. Since addiction treatment is a form of healthcare, there are...
Imagine gaining the ability to manage cravings, navigate emotional hurdles, and make choices that support your long-term well-being. Yoga, a physical, mental, and spiritual practice with roots dating back over 2,000 years, offers a unique path to achieving this goal....
Artificial intelligence is making its way into everything these days, from hospitals to law enforcement -- and even addiction treatment. AI-powered technologies can collect vast amounts of data, analyze patterns, and make predictions based on the information gathered,...
Residential treatment centers, also known as inpatient rehab facilities, offer a comprehensive approach to addiction recovery. These live-in centers provide multi-professional intervention, evaluation, and treatment of withdrawal symptoms, community spirit, and family...
Choosing the right addiction rehabilitation center is a critical decision in recovery. Because we want everyone going through addiction treatment to receive only the best care, this article will help you recognize the signs of a bad rehab facility. By staying informed...
When I was first trying to live in recovery, my addiction tended to shift like a bad shuffle session. I didn't know what would hit me next. If I was clean of drugs and alcohol, then my love life would become turbulent, if that was somewhat calm, then food would become...
Cognitive bias is a natural human tendency to interpret information in a way that supports our existing beliefs, even when those beliefs are incorrect. It happens when our brains create shortcuts based on our current views (whether accurate or not). Just as news...
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