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Are You Enabling Addiction? Signs You’re an Enabler

Addiction to alcohol or drugs is a family disease. Although the drinker or drug user is obviously sick, his or her loved ones also become…

What to Expect From an Opiate Detox

There are over 900 opiate-related deaths per week in the United States, on average. Millions of people are addicted to opiates such as heroin or prescription…

Heroin Addiction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The statistics of heroin abuse in Pittsburgh, PA, and the surrounding areas are astounding. Deaths from heroin overdose are on the rise. This article covers…

Understanding Psychological vs Physical Addiction

People sometimes consider psychological addiction and physical addiction to a substance to be two separate phenomena. While understandable, this dichotomy is untrue. All addictions have…

Finding Your Identity After Addiction

In the throes of addiction, you are not usually taking the time to consider the abstract idea of identity. You are too caught up in…

10 Questions You Should Ask a Rehab

Once you make the decision to seek help for addiction, you have to find a rehab facility that will fit your unique needs and ensure…