No matter how committed you are to recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction, there is always a chance that you may experience a relapse. Relapsing makes many people feel anxiety, shame, or regret; but it is important to realize that many people end up relapsing at least once after rehab. Most people who relapse...Read More

Working hard at recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs provides a person with many victories to count. Sometimes challenges arise, causing someone to have concerns about how to handle them. When a trip to the hospital becomes part of your plan, you may be wondering how to maintain sobriety after major surgery. Major Surgery...Read More

The history of heroin goes back to the 1800s, beginning life as a legal medical treatment. When heroin addiction became a problem, it was banned in the U.S. Since then, illegal trafficking and continued abuse of the drug have caused a great deal of damage for millions.  History of Heroin Addiction: The Origins of Heroin...Read More