Judging others for their addictions is easy when we don’t understand what they are going through. Every individual has his or her own set of challenges to overcome in life, and with this said finding compassion can, at times, be difficult. Sometimes all it takes is a better understanding of another … [Read more...] aboutThe Role of Dopamine in Recovery
Nicotine Addiction and How to Kick It
We’ve been talking a great deal about various substances. We’ve covered how abuse and addiction starts. We’ve offered aid and advice to those coping with it, whether they’ve been the addict, family or a close friend. The majority of our drug discussions center on illegal substance because those come … [Read more...] aboutNicotine Addiction and How to Kick It
Robert Downey Jr. Proves You Can Banish Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Robert Downey Jr. – the man behind film favorites like Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, and Hank Palmer – is the highest-paid actor in the world. Vanity Fair has run a handful of articles covering his rise to superhero-like fame, and they sat down to talk with him about ‘beating one’s demons.’ Did you … [Read more...] aboutRobert Downey Jr. Proves You Can Banish Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Myth Busters: The True Nature of Addiction
CNN details how the public perception of addiction has been warped. While advertising and other media campaigns have twisted information in an attempt to keep children from using drugs, they have instead created a stigma, making people with addictions feel wrong – like bad people – and unable to … [Read more...] aboutMyth Busters: The True Nature of Addiction
