These three words, “what causes addiction” elicit such a divisive response in a question that seems to evade a clear answer. The cause of addiction continues to elude research for…
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When you’re struggling, it can be difficult to determine what to ask for help with first- or even how to ask for help at all. Substance use disorders are one…
Sleep is closely connected to mental health in every way. Being deprived of rest can amplify your mental health struggles. Anxiety, addiction, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder are all exacerbated…
When you’ve been through something (or are going through something), it may be difficult to know if what you’re feeling is related to the trauma you’ve experienced or if it’s…
Addiction and mental health are intertwined phenomena. In some ways you could say they grow together, like plants that tend to be found together in the wild. Addiction and mental…
The addict within lies to us about many things, but most of all it lies to us about what we are doing to other people. That is why when we…
If you’re thinking about getting sober, yes, do it! You’re worth it and life is a million times better sober, it just is. Addiction is a false friend and you’ll…
Are you chemically dependent on a substance or behavior? If you are chemically dependent on drugs or alcohol, it means that when the substance or behavior isn’t available to you,…
Exercise can change more than your physical body. Did you know you can move your way to more bountiful mental health? We don’t just mean yoga either (though we love…
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that alters your brain chemistry, resulting in extreme and unstable moods. These extreme fluctuations, and the slow cycling between them are that set bipolar…
