A gateway drug is a substance that’s thought to be commonly used by novice users. It introduces a person to drug use and drug culture, making that person more likely to become addicted to more dangerous and harmful substances later in life. Aside from habituating the person to drug use and drug culture, it is […]
Key Takeaways: Addiction Recovery is Lifelong: Recovery is a continuous process, not a destination. Addiction is a chronic condition that requires long-term management. Addiction Basics: Addiction rewires the brain, and some substances can cause permanent damage. Recovery involves addressing both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. 90-Day Recovery Benchmark: Research suggests it takes at […]
None of us are perfect. While it’s easy for most of us to understand this intellectually, sometimes it’s not so easy to internalize it — to put it into practice. When we make mistakes, we tend to be very hard on ourselves, unwilling to leave the past behind. For those in addiction recovery, learning to […]
When our loved ones are sick, we want to help them. This is natural. But while it’s true that addiction is a disease, there is a thin line between supporting someone’s recovery and enabling their addiction. In this article, we’ll talk about what an enabler is, the consequences of enabling drug and alcohol abuse, and […]
