A functioning addict — also called a high-functioning addict — is someone who maintains work, family, and social obligations while actively struggling with substance use…
If you’re in recovery and wondering whether you’re ready to date — or already in a relationship and trying to make it work — you’re…
Adderall and Vyvanse are prescription stimulant medications that are both used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults and children. However, there are…
When a loved one is battling a substance use disorder, it can put you in a very difficult position. You desperately want to help them…
Throughout history, researchers, medical professionals, and the general public have sought to understand the complex relationship between trauma and addiction. Trauma, defined as a deeply…
Marriage is a profound and meaningful commitment that requires dedication and support from both partners. When addiction to drugs or alcohol enters the picture, it…
Losing a loved one to drugs is something that no person should ever have to go through. Families are left with feelings of anger, sadness,…