DreamLife Recovery Blog

Mood disorders and addiction are often connected. It’s not always clear what comes first, but many times, people with a mood disorder may self-medicate, leading to substance abuse and addiction. Similarly, an individual’s drug or…

Any substance someone may be addicted may require detoxification, which involves removing addictive substances from the body. You may be asking yourself, “How long does it take to sober up?” and that answer really depends…

A-bomb, blipping, candy flipping, 3M, chronic, kitty boosting, speedball, robo flipping, chasing the dragon, handlebars, screwball—these are all slang terms for popular drug cocktails: combinations of substances taken to induce a particular sensation and high.…

When medications are used as prescribed by a doctor, they can be very beneficial. However, more and more, prescription drugs are being abused across the United States. There are three classes of prescription drugs that…

What do you think when you hear the word alcoholic? Maybe the stereotype of someone who is drunk 24/7 and can’t hold a steady job comes to mind. But that’s not the only type of…

The holidays are, usually, a time to rejoice. Many holidays, especially Thanksgiving, feature food, festivities, and drinking. But just because that’s the way things have always been, doesn’t mean they can’t change. Achieving sobriety is…