Addiction Recovery

Overcoming Addiction and Recovering from Dependence

Why does addiction occur? Addiction is a dependence on a substance, object or activity that yields reward or pleasure, alleviates withdrawal symptoms and/or satisfies cravings. The term addiction is sometimes [Read More ...]

Addiction to Marijuana, Recovery, Withdrawal Symptoms, Overdose Information

Marijuana, like any other narcotic, is also a substance open to abuse. It is often promoted among both newcomers to the drug scene and long term users as a ‘soft drug’ and therefore not addictive. [Read More ...]

Coping With Quitting Cigarettes & Tips for Nicotine Withdrawal

Quitting cigarette smoking is as much a battle as any other addiction. While the withdrawal symptoms may not be as pronounced as the DTs seen with quitting alcohol, it is nevertheless just as much a disruption [Read More ...]