In the last few years, there's been a monumental shift in laws, attitudes and social acceptance of marijuana use across the country. Despite the fact that cannabis remains classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act, medical marijuana is now legal in close to three dozen states and ... Read More
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Beyond the Movie Myths: The Truth About Antisocial Personality Disorders
Despite the frequency with which the term "antisocial" is used in both casual conversation and armchair diagnoses, the reality of antisocial personality disorder is far different than commonplace usage of the word indicates. A personality disorder that often manifests as a general disregard for the thoughts, feelings ... Read More
How Your Substance Abuse Baggage Is Weighing You Down
A common topic of discussion in recovery is whether someone can find a lasting romantic connection with another person in spite of their addiction or mental health disorder, and the fact is, it's not easy. There are a huge number of ways your recovery can wreak havoc on your ability to have a functioning ... Read More
Alumni Outlook: The Hardest Part of Recovery
Whether we have been sober 3 years or 30 days, most would agree our sickness is propelled by negative thinking and behaviors. The common connection between all addicts is our fundamental inability to deal with emotions. Many addicts turn to drugs/alcohol in order to escape reality and shift our thinking. Once we escape ... Read More
Step 2 of AA: What 12-Step Programs Mean by “A Higher Power”
The 12 steps to recovery are one of the most successful tools used today to help people overcome alcohol and drug addiction. Each step defines a task or requirement for a person with an addiction that they need to work through to change their outlook on using and to empower them to maintain sobriety. Step 2 of ... Read More
Antidepressants: A Drug Profile
Updated July 19, 2023 Antidepressants are frequently-used drugs that can address everything from bipolar disorder to depression. Of the population over 12 years of age, 12.7 percent has taken an antidepressant in the last month, and a quarter of those who use antidepressants have been on them for 10 years or ... Read More
12-Step Programs: Why They Still Work
A 12-step program is one component of drug and alcohol treatment for those who suffer from addiction. This model of treatment has been heard of by many people through organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Some may not believe this treatment program is right for them, but there is evidence that it works well to ... Read More
Help! I’m Addicted to Shopping: Compulsive Buying and You
Can shopping become an addiction? Shopping without the ability to stop can be a form of addiction. Compulsive buying disorder is a disease. For some people, it begins as a need to have the latest item or fashion accessory. Over time, indulging in those items creates a positive feeling and compels a person to continue ... Read More
