Education & Awareness

Learn more about what drives addiction and causes mental health disorders. Below are articles about PTSD and trauma, how addiction affects the brain, current medical research, and more.

Trauma & Recovery

What Is Gaslighting?

If someone is questioning your memory or downplaying your feelings, you might be a victim of gaslighting. See common examples of gaslighting and learn about solutions.

Alcohol

Can Binge Drinking Lead to Liver Disease?

Heavy drinking has many effects on the body. Explore the link between binge drinking and liver disease and what you can do.

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What is Attachment Theory? Is There a Link Between Addiction and Attachment Disorder?

Understanding attachment style theory can strengthen the relationship between yourself and others. See why it is important in recovery.

Alcohol

Hangover Anxiety: What is “Hangxiety” and How to Get Rid of it

Ever feel a sense of dread or worry after a night of drinking? The culprit: hangxiety. Learn why it happens and how to stop it.

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What is Self-Sabotage and How Do You Overcome it?

Always talking down to yourself? Procrastinating? You could be self-sabotaging yourself without even knowing it. Find out how to fix it and achieve your goals.

E-Cigarette Rise in Popularity and its Effects

Teen e-cigarette use has exploded in recent years. With higher nicotine content and cheaper prices, understanding what e-cigarettes are and their effects is crucial.

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Why Do People Use Kratom? The Hype Behind Alternative Medicine

Kratom is an herbal, opioid-like substance from Southeast Asia growing in popularity. But are kratom's various uses really safe or beneficial?

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Exploring Ketamine's Potential Benefits and its Consequences

Although ketamine has helped treat mental health disorders like depression and PTSD, the drug has a high risk of abuse and negative side effects. Check out the full story.

Relationships

How to Know If Therapy Is Working: A Guide for Addiction Recovery

Becoming self-aware is one of the biggest signs of progress in therapy. Read about steps you can take to see if therapy is working for you.

More About Drugs

7 Most Common Deadly Drug Combinations

Alcohol is a danger in itself but can be especially lethal when mixed with certain drugs. Learn about drug and alcohol combinations to avoid at all costs.