The United States has been in an opioid epidemic for nearly two decades now, and New Jersey is one of the most impacted areas. The epidemic started with opioids being marketed as a non-addictive prescription pain killer, but this wasn’t true. Currently,...
When you get sober by going to treatment, you’ve made a crucial first step, but it’s important to remember that recovery is a journey. Many people make the mistake of thinking that after treatment is over, the work ends. The reality is that relapse...
Although we live in 2020, and there’s plenty of scientific evidence around the disease of addiction, there’s still a stigma. Many people believe that addiction is a choice, and while picking up the first drink or drug is a choice, we need to understand...
There are an endless amount of reasons why people begin abusing drugs or alcohol. The primary cause of addiction in the world today is when someone is trying to self-medicate a mental illness. But one of the other major causes of a person’s addiction...
Recently, Dr. Benjamin Hardy released a book titled Personality Isn’t Permanent. Hardy is a psychologist who specializes in how personalities change overtime. While this is an excellent book that’s definitely worth the read to anyone out there trying...
When getting sober, it’s not just about quitting alcohol and drugs. It’s often said that the alcohol and drugs are only a symptom of the overall problem, and this is extremely true. Treatment and long-term sobriety are dependent on getting rid of old...
Alcohol and drugs are mind-altering substances, and they become addictive because they give you spurts of dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that gives you pleasure, and substances give you an excessive dose of it. Dopamine makes you feel good...
One of the scariest parts about getting sober is knowing that you’re going to have to do a lot of introspection through 12-step work. While this is the key to long-term sobriety, many people are afraid to work the steps. More specifically, they’re...
If you’ve been caught in the clutches of addiction, there’s a good chance you’ve felt hopeless. This is extremely common for those who battle the disease of addiction. It can be even worse when you’re someone who struggles with chronic relapse. After...
Each year, thousands of people in the state of New Jersey struggle with addiction. Most of the people trying to get clean are people who aren’t using in isolation. Addicts hang out with other addicts. This is why it’s common for many addicts to have...
