Those who have never had to deal with addiction may have never seen the real effects of addiction, it isn’t just the health risk of...

There are two sides to you, one that knows you should control your urges and the other that will do anything to satisfy these urges...

As alcoholics and addicts, we struggle with some form of codependency. Codependency recovery is not black and white and manifests itself...

When you’re living with an alcoholic, your own health is at stake as well as the welfare of your loved one. Have a read of the following...

This song while maybe catchy when it's on the radio is deeply depressing. It speaks to me of a desperate and debilitating addiction. This...

Relapse is expected but not required. These lapses don't make you bad, they make you human. Healing and recovery is a process... there’s...

One of the hallmarks of addiction is denial. At some level, you know what you are doing is bad and this leads to cognitive dissonance....

If you have relapsed on drugs, ask for help! Relapse is part of the recovery process, but it can feel like a failure. Negative thoughts...

If the holidays get you down... stay busy and avoid unstructured time: if you know the holidays are difficult for you, why not plan ahead...

Nelsan Ellis' family says the "True Blood" actor's death was caused by heart failure due to alcohol-withdrawal complications. The...