Oct 8, 2024 | Alcohol Addiction, Ibuprofen, Pain Relief, Painkillers, Substance Abuse
Introduction If you’ve ever reached for a pain reliever, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with ibuprofen. As a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), ibuprofen is commonly used to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever....
Sep 6, 2024 | Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Family, Substance Abuse Counseling
Introduction: Breaking the Cycle with Substance Abuse Counseling Addiction is a complex disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by the compulsive use of substances despite their harmful consequences. While overcoming addiction can...
Aug 30, 2024 | Genetics, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Family, Substance Abuse and Genetics
Introduction The relationship between substance abuse and genetics plays a crucial role in understanding the complexities of addiction. Substance abuse remains a widespread issue affecting millions of individuals worldwide, with its impact extending far beyond the...
Jul 30, 2024 | Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
The path to recovery from addiction is a journey of self-discovery. One of the most pivotal steps in this journey is addressed in Step 4 of NA (Narcotics Anonymous): “We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.” At first glance, this...
Jul 19, 2024 | Addiction, Addiction Recovery
Taking the first step towards overcoming addiction can be daunting. This is especially true for Step 1 of Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Step 1 asks participants to admit their powerlessness over addiction and acknowledge that their lives have become unmanageable. While...