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There are many differences between the way that the male and female brain and body operate. Thus, it shouldn’t be a surprise that there are also some differences in the substances that men and [...]

Many people don’t realize how severely drug addiction can damage their brains and bodies. Drugs bind to the neurotransmitters in the brain, thus altering the way a person thinks, feels, and acts. [...]

Alcoholism can cause several mental and physical effects on a person’s life. When comparing the two genders, there seems to be a strong connection between men and alcoholism. Alcoholism can end [...]

Remaining positive is difficult for those struggling with alcoholism and recovery. However, there are simple actions you can take to stay sober with the right mindset. Neglecting to do so is an [...]

Sober living homes and halfway houses are similar in many ways. Both offer a safe place to stay for people recovering from a substance use disorder. These supportive communities are ideal for [...]

By Katie McKendry, MS, LPC, CCS Clinical Director As more and more states move to legalize recreational marijuana, it’s important we talk about the impact this has on our developing youth. [...]

Daves’ Corner For someone that suffers from addiction, it can be difficult to experience life without jumping to extreme conclusions. Everything appears black or white. After years of drug [...]

Daves’ Corner One of my deepest struggles in early recovery was the belief in a Higher Power.  Prior to coming into Alcoholics Anonymous, I rarely found myself thinking of any God, let [...]

The origins of AA’s principles, and of the AA program itself, can be traced back to the Oxford Group, a Christian movement that had a following in Europe and America in the 1920s and 1930s. [...]

“Scared Straight” Myths Can Do More Harm than Good for Your Loved One in Recovery There was a tragic story in USA TODAY in early October about a young woman who died at a detox center in Arizona. [...]