Substance Abuse

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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…
Co-dependency and Addiction
Codependency and addiction have a strong connection although they are two different conditions people may struggle to manage. Codependency is when one person develops an…
What’s the Difference Between Crack and Coke?
Aside from the names, what is the difference between crack and cocaine? Read more...
Sexual Addiction and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse and dependency is rarely a standalone disease. Most people often have other behavioral health issues or problems related to unresolved trauma and are diagnosed with co-occurring…
Stress and Addiction: A Dangerous Combination
The month of May promises the beauty of springtime with the renewal of spirit, which makes May perfect for being designated Mental Health Awareness month.…
7 Eye-Opening Signs of Alcoholism
In 2015, 15.1 million Americans had an alcohol problem. Read more...