What are the Stages of Addiction Recovery

Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 48.7 million people struggled with a substance use disorder in 2022.[1] Addiction is progressive and it occurs in stages. At first, you might just be…

Treatment for Avoidant Personality Disorder and Addiction

Co-occurring disorder is a term that describes someone experiencing a mental health condition at the same time as addiction. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 21.5 million adults struggled with co-occurring disorders in 2022.[1] Any mental illness can co-occur with addiction. That said, personality disorders…

Can I Drink O’Doul’s if I'm in Recovery

Alcoholism is a chronic and progressive disease that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 28.9 million people had an alcohol use disorder in 2023.[1] If you are in recovery from alcoholism, you might be worried that you will miss…

Understanding the Concept of Powerlessness Over Addiction

Millions of people live with substance abuse and addiction. These conditions can harm every aspect of a person’s life, including their physical and mental health. Drug and alcohol addiction can keep people from living the life they want. Instead, they follow the path addiction chooses. Many who struggle with addiction…

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