Our overuse of and reliance on the internet may be reshaping our brains. Researchers speculate that as many as 15% of...
Rock Bottom Myths
What is 'rock bottom', and are you there yet? Here is what you need to know about the myths surrounding this infamous...
What Happens in Life After Rehab?
Congratulations, you have set out on the road to addiction recovery and completed treatment! … But what happens in...
Is Addiction in Your Genes?
Paul Gascoigne, who has been struggling tragically with addiction for many years, recently lost his 22-year-old nephew...
Endorphin Highs From Exercise Can Aid Addiction Recovery
Even moderate exercise can make you feel great as “feel good” chemicals such as endorphin are released in the brain....
Reasons Why People Avoid Addiction Treatment
Why people become addicted to substances and other behaviours is often complicated. Reasons can stem from genetic...
Drug Laws in Singapore versus Southeast Asia: Who’s Got It Right?
Southeast Asia has its problems with drug trafficking and substance abuse, and each country in the region has been...
Common Relapse Triggers and How to Avoid Them
Staying in recovery is never easy, and there are certain people, places, and things that can cause one to relapse....
Reasons Drug Addiction Continues to Rise
Rates of addiction are rising worldwide. Why? Is it because drugs have become more readily available, and their use...
Can Your Job Make You an Addict? Are Some Careers More Likely to Lead to Addiction?
While some professions are certainly more stressful than others, is it possible that the rigors of some are more...