How Does Alcohol Use Affect Your Brain? After just a few sips, alcohol begins taking effect on the brain. Acutely, drinking alcohol can generate brain sensations of feeling tipsy or intoxicated. If used in a large amount, such as during binge drinking, alcohol can affect your ability to function, and it can cause a memory … Read more
How Long Suboxone Stays in Your System and Treatment for Suboxone Abuse Suboxone is widely used in addiction treatment settings to help people recover from opioid use disorders. However, this medication is habit-forming like other opioids and has the potential to lead to misuse, dependence, and addiction. Continue reading to learn more about how long … Read more
What Researchers Say About Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19 COVID-19 has changed the lives of billions of people in ways that have led to increased rates of substance use disorders and addiction. Researchers also state that those in recovery from substance use disorders tend to be more susceptible than others to COVID-19. Continue reading to … Read more
Being Pregnant in Sobriety Pregnancy can be a wonderful and exciting time for women ready to move on with their lives after recovering from drug and alcohol dependency. Being pregnant in sobriety comes with unique challenges, as some women may still be working on improving their overall health and fine-tuning skills that help them stay … Read more
Overcoming Stigma and Getting Treatment As a society, we have progressed in our understanding of mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs),…
It’s not selfish to get help for yourself in the face of your loved one’s addiction. As a matter of fact, it’s…
