Isolation and Addiction Feeling cut off from the people and routines that usually give life structure is one of the most painful parts of addiction. Isolation and addiction often develop together because they reinforce one another. The more isolated someone becomes,...
Addiction: Why Can’t They Just Stop? If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, or know someone who has, you know how hard it can be to just stop. Whether it’s drug addiction or alcohol addiction, quitting seems impossible. But why is that? Addiction is a...
The Link Between Drugs and Homelessness: How Treatment Can Alter a Person’s Life In the U.S., homelessness is becoming an epidemic that may be tied to drug abuse. In 2020, there were more than 580,000 people experiencing homelessness. Chronic homelessness refers...
Using Suboxone for Treatment For those in the throes of addiction, taking medication designed to assist in recovery such as Suboxone or Methadone can seem like an attractive path out that can be easier on both the body and the brain. Unfortunately, there is a stigma...
TikTok and Irresponsible Drug Promotion Since its introduction in 2016, TikTok has become one of the most popular social media platforms for kids and teens around the world. According to the Pew Research Center, in fact, a stunning 48% of adults in the U.S. between...