Porn addiction, like other behavioral addictions, can negatively impact mental health, relationships, and daily life. But how do you know if you have ...

Alcohol can make you feel relaxed, but it’s fleeting, dangerous, and not a true state of relaxation. Reaching for alcohol to cope with stress can star...

Not everyone with bipolar will have the same symptoms. The differences are drastic enough for bipolar to have two distinct clinical categories: types ...

Opioids have many forms and uses, from essential painkillers to illicit pseudo-prescriptions with hidden risks and dangers. In any form, prescribed or...

Substances like alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs can greatly affect the mother and child during pregnancy and cause complications during and afte...

Sleeping pills help people get a good night’s sleep. But on the other side of the pillow is a potential for dependence and addiction. Following prescr...

My name is Matt Glowiak, and I am a mental health and addictions counselor, professor, author, presenter, and advocate of positive social change. Thou...

Many see adderall as a “safe” drug because it can be medically prescribed and appears to lack negative side effects; however, adderall is one of the m...

There is a strong relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and substance use disorders. Research indicates that up to 50% ...

Adolescence and early adulthood are pivotal periods for navigating life’s challenges and developing a sense of identity, particularly when it comes to...

If this is a question that you have asked yourself, then you may have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol.  Alcohol dependence can appear different...

Track marks are wounds formed after injecting something into the skin, a common sign of intravenous drug use. They often appear down the forearms and ...

Dana Sedlak, LCSW, CEDS-C, was a wonderful guest on our recent Recovery.com Podcast episode. We were honored to learn more about her personal and prof...

Many of us relish having a ‘sweet treat’ after a meal or as a pick-me-up during the afternoon slump. You’ve likely experienced the little treat turnin...

Eating disorders are illnesses defined by disturbances in eating patterns1 and food intake. They also include a preoccupation with body image, calorie...

*Trigger warning: This article includes details and discussions of self-harm.* Self-harm is self-inflicted and harmful behavior done without the inten...

Learning how anxiety affects the body can help you understand mysterious symptoms and the impact untreated mental health conditions can have. Although...

Recognizing the signs of excessive alcohol consumption is crucial because it can significantly impact your health, relationships, and overall well-bei...

Carfentanil is a fentanyl analog, or a synthetic opioid chemically similar to fentanyl. It’s 100 times more potent than fentanyl and 10,000 times more...

Fawning as a trauma response is the 4th theorized response to trauma and complex PTSD (c-PTSD). As defined1, “Fawn types seek safety by merging with t...

A “dry drunk” is someone who’s sober but still experiencing some of the emotions and behaviors caused by alcohol use. The term also describes someone ...

Drug use in teens is an increasing problem in the U.S. It’s important to recognize the signs of drug use in order to intervene and help teens struggli...

The most addictive drug varies from person to person. Some genetic mutations make certain drugs more addictive than others. Or, you might find yoursel...

Cocaine doesn’t have to control your loved one. The first step to their recovery might be recognizing signs of use, and then you can help them find a ...

High functioning depression can look like appearing okay to friends and family, while really you’re struggling on the inside. There are a lot of misco...

Drug addiction and schizophrenia can feel pretty similar. And if you have both, it might be hard to tell where one condition ends and the other begins...

Gambling is often seen as harmless fun, and many people are able to do it from time to time without developing an addiction. This makes it difficult f...

It can be hard to recognize the signs of a substance use disorder. That’s especially true for patients who overuse prescription medications. Even if y...

A person may know they have a drug problem if they have become dependent on a drug and feel like the drug is needed for functioning. Another way an in...

Because drinking is socially acceptable, it can be very hard to tell whether you have a problem with alcohol. In certain situations, you may even be p...

When we think of “alcoholism,” the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t an accurate reflection of how alcohol addiction really works. Unfortu...