DreamLife Recovery Blog

Addiction can influence individuals from all backgrounds. Misconceptions about economic status and drug use hurt those who need help recovering. While some people with addictions are in poverty or low-income situations, drug use in the…

Watching and helping your loved one get through addiction recovery can be challenging. Slips can happen at any time in the ongoing process. If you want to help your loved one prevent relapse, you can…

If you're one of the millions of Americans struggling with addiction, you've likely experienced dramatic life changes due to substance abuse. You might have experienced new health problems, tension in your relationships, trouble holding down a…

Painkillers are powerful ways to relieve physical pain, but taking them for an extended time can have negative effects. Most strong painkillers are opioids that can be highly addictive. Knowing why painkillers and opioids have…

The first year after treatment is an adjustment period as the brain adjusts to the absence of drugs or alcohol. This adjustment can be even more challenging with the addition of stress triggers. Relapse is…

When you're recovering from addiction, certain triggers can cause cravings or uncomfortable feelings resulting in a potential relapse. If you're not equipped with the proper coping mechanisms to handle these situations, you'll be vulnerable to…