An addict is someone who keeps using a substance compulsively despite clear harm, having lost the ability to reliably control how much or how often they use. This addiction self-test will help you find an honest answer to whether that describes you. Asking “am I an addict?” or “am I an alcoholic?” already means you […]
Addiction was first described as a brain disease by scientist Alan Leshner in 1997. Twenty-five years later, scientific research and discovery show that the theory is still true and relevant today. Understanding that addiction is a brain disease helps individuals understand they have a medical condition, helping them overcome much of the shame related to […]
Sobriety is the state of living free from alcohol and drugs. But deciding to get sober is harder than it sounds, and it is not because the path is unclear. It is because myths about sobriety make people second-guess whether recovery is even for them. Could one of these myths be keeping you or someone […]
A relapse after treatment can feel like the end of the world or a hopeless situation. But it is not. The reality is that many people require multiple treatment attempts before they find long-term recovery. Relapse is often part of the learning process. It is your choice whether to learn and grow after a relapse […]
The Top 5 Relapse Triggers Understanding what causes a relapse is essential in maintaining your sobriety because getting clean and sober is the best decision an addict or alcoholic can make. But the unfortunate truth is that relapse is common. Research shows that 40 – 60% of people relapse within the first month of leaving an […]
You might think you don’t have a problem because you haven’t lost your job/ family/ house… Yet! Understand why a high-functioning addict is still, by definition, an addict.