How to Control Drug Cravings

Researchers often talk about the concept of cravings as “wanting” drugs as opposed to “liking” drugs. The idea is that cravings are a programmed reaction

Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder in Teenage Girls

Borderline personality disorder can affect people of varying ages and from different walks of life. Unfortunately, even young women and teenage girls are subject to

Blacking Out from Drinking

If you’ve seen the 2009 film “The Hangover,” you know about blacking out from drinking alcohol. The four main characters have a wild night of

The Link Between Sexual Trauma and Addiction

Addiction is often a result of a deeper trauma. People who are victims of sexual abuse may look for ways to mask the pain. Drugs

Guilt and Shame in Addiction Recovery

You have no doubt heard the terms that people use to describe people who are struggling with an addiction. Crackhead. Junkie. Drunk. These words are

Dating While in Recovery

With newfound sobriety, confidence and self-esteem are surely on the rise. Getting back to knowing who you are without addiction leading the way is not