Let’s establish one important fact first: understanding what drives addiction is not generally enough to beat it. To recover from addiction, most people need evidence-based treatment and ongoing support. However – understanding how addiction hijacks the brain can help...
What does trauma have to do with addiction, alcoholism or substance abuse? Well, consider this: 75% of people who seek addiction treatment report a history of trauma. The risk for substance abuse rises by as much as four times for people who experienced trauma early...
No one can argue that these are tough times. It doesn’t matter if you are new to sober living or have been in recovery for some time—the COVID-19 pandemic affects us all. People around the world are experiencing unprecedented upheaval and uncertainty. Collectively, we...
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