DreamLife Recovery

Benefits of Peer Support Groups During Recovery

Whether you're looking for help with addiction, depression, anxiety, or another mental health issue, getting out of your comfort zone and attending a support group…

Drinking and Drug Use: Know the Dangers to Your Recovery

Addiction is a complicated disorder and recovery is not always a straight path. When some people are recovering from a drug addiction they may think…

How to Talk to Your Loved One Addicted to Drugs

It's difficult to know how to communicate effectively with someone in your life who is addicted. So how can you show your love and support…

Signs of Alcohol Overdose: Symptoms and What to Do

Alcohol, despite being widely available, is a potentially dangerous substance -- accounting for 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. It is no wonder then that…

LGBTQIA+ and Substance Abuse: The Numbers

​Because of homophobia, rejection from families, a history of trauma, and other such matters, LGBTQIA+ people are more prone to use drugs and alcohol and…

What is the Difference Between Substance Misuse and Abuse?

The use of any substance - alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, etc. - is inherently dangerous. These drugs always carry the risk of addiction, dependency, or substance…