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

Are you constantly putting others first until you're emotionally drained? Learn how to stop being codependent. Use these 5 steps to spot unhealthy patterns, build self-esteem, set boundaries, and prioritize your needs without the guilt.

When you stop using drugs and alcohol, it takes time to rewire your brain. The exact timeframe depends on several factors. Certain drugs, for example,...

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

Using a drug recreationally means it’s used for non-medical reasons—primarily to enjoy its effects. Many people use alcohol recreationally and substan...

As dusk settles on college campuses, a familiar scene unfolds. Throngs of students escape the confines of lecture halls, swapping textbooks for what m...

Imposter Syndrome is a pervasive issue that impacts professionals across fields. It can lead to debilitating self-doubt, anxiety, and the persistent f...

While the idea of immediately cutting off alcohol may seem like a fast path to recovery, it can actually be very dangerous, especially for those with ...

Key Points Just a few decades ago, mindfulness meditation was considered an esoteric, “new age,” or downright weird activity. Now, you would need to b...

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Relaxing without alcohol is entirely achievable by exploring healthier and more fulfilling alternatives. From engaging in physical activities like yog...

College is where you start new things—new classes, new friendships, new relationships, new jobs, and, for some, drugs and addiction. Many young adults...

The “Just Say No” anti-drug movement, buoyed by good intentions and hopes to end the newly redeclared War on Drugs, sank to the depths of unimportance...

Your genes affect your hair color, height, personality, and even your music taste. But can they go so far as predisposing you to a substance or behavi...

Do either of these sound like a true addiction, something that has the power to disrupt lives? Cause death, even? “I’m addicted to these chocolates! I...

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...

Faith and spirituality can serve as a lighthouse during difficult times, like the rewarding but challenging process of addiction recovery. You can wri...

Employee wellness means more than good job performance. It means you are well as a mother, father, child, spouse—as a person. Employee wellness focuse...

Vaping has surged in popularity, partially due to aggressive marketing and the general misconception that it’s safe to vape. Vape companies often targ...

The “rock bottom” myth suggests someone must hit a catastrophic low point before they recover from addiction. While pain and negative consequences can...

Rural areas offer great benefits, like a slower pace of life, open fields, and close-knit communities. But what happens when they can’t provide the re...

The sober curious movement is reshaping how people view and consume alcohol. Many are questioning the role of alcohol in their lives, which encourages...

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

It’s a powerful decision to seek treatment for addiction and mental health conditions. Once you commit to recovery, you can begin the process of findi...

Addiction and mental health conditions don’t only affect the individual—they affect the entire family unit. If you know someone in recovery, chances a...

Generational trauma affects a generation’s worldview, mental health, and overall well-being, starting with something that happened to the parents. The...

Dr. Bessel van der Kolk is a psychiatrist, researcher, educator, and author of The Body Keeps the Score. His book, published in 2014, explains how and...

Gaslighting is a manipulative psychological tactic used to control others. The person gaslighting aims to make you feel “crazy” by undermining you, ac...

It can be hard to trust what you hear about alcohol addiction. And when you’re planning for recovery, you need to know exactly what you’re facing. The...

Wellbriety is just what it sounds like — wellness and sobriety. The Wellbriety Movement supports Indigenous people in the process of addiction recover...

When you drink more than your body can handle, you might start wondering, “How long does alcohol poisoning last?” The short answer is, it’s different ...

“If recreational drugs were tools, alcohol would be a sledgehammer.” – NCBI article Some hail getting “blackout drunk” as the apex drinking experience...

THC-O is one of many new cannabis products. Since it’s so different from other types of marijuana, like THC and CBD, you might wonder what THC-O is in...

Coming out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can feel daunting, liberating, scary, or all of the above. It can also have positive or negative impact...

Narcissism can lead to addiction as a way to self-regulate and cope with shame or others’ apparent lack of admiration. Having a narcissistic personali...

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...

Without proper care, the withdrawal symptoms from certain substances could kill you. A symptom this extreme depends on what you’ve been taking, how mu...

Homelessness and addiction are related. Despite this relationship, the correlation is not a certainty. But many think they are, so myths and speculati...

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...

Depression can be either a cause or symptom of addiction. Some people try to self-medicate their symptoms, which leads to addiction. Others get depres...

Anxiety can be more than a feeling. It also affects your behavior. And if it’s getting in the way of your daily life, it makes sense that you’d look f...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a serious mental health issue. From the name, it’s easy to think this condition is a set of behavio...

Addiction rarely begins on its own. Something often triggers the need to use substances to self-medicate, cope, or forget painful events, even just br...

Addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. For some people, drug abuse is related to another mental health diagnosis. If you have a co-occurring disorder, ...

The short answer is: it depends on your recovery goals. If you’re going through withdrawal, for instance, you may need short-term medical care. And af...

You are more than your diagnosis. That’s true no matter what, whether you have a substance use disorder or cancer. And the goal of rehab isn’t just to...

If you were diagnosed with cancer and you knew that there was a high chance of dying from it, you would probably seek treatment. Would you do the same...