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Drug and alcohol addictions cost Americans more than a hundred billion dollars in lost earnings, legal fees, and healthcare, and more than 185,000 lives every year. It's an epidemic that's getting worse, not better. While you may have been spared any addictive tendencies, you no doubt have at least one friend, loved one, or family member that struggles with them. And the best thing you can do is learn everything you can about the disease of addiction and how to help people who struggle with it.

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

Myths about addiction get sick people killed. There’s no other way to state it. Few other epidemics have been so horribly misunderstood.

by Randy Withers

July 21, 2020

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

by Randy Withers

June 12, 2020

Narcotics Anonymous is a misunderstood organization. It doesn't help that TV and

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

by Randy Withers

May 31, 2020

Addiction is a complicated and baffling disease that affects tens of millions

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

by Randy Withers

April 25, 2020

What is SMART Recovery? It's a science-based alternative to faith-based and 12-Step

How To Quit Smoking Weed: 7 Ways To Kick The Habit

by Randy Withers

January 2, 2020

Do you know how to quit smoking weed? This article will give

"Pink Cocaine" Explained: Risks, Myths, and Facts about Tusi

Pink Cocaine Isn’t What You Think—Here’s What’s Really in Tusi

by Randy Withers

May 7, 2025

It looks like cotton candy and smells like strawberries. Dealers call it “Tusi,” “Tuci,” or “pink cocaine,” and for partygoers in cities like Miami, Medellín,

The 5 Key Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment, Explained

by Randy Withers

March 28, 2025

Explore the key levels of care in addiction treatment—from detox to outpatient and aftercare—and learn how each step supports lasting recovery.

7 Challenges People Face During Recovery from Opioid Addiction

by Randy Withers

December 14, 2024

Explore the major challenges of recovery from opioid addiction, from withdrawal symptoms to stigma, and how addressing them improves recovery outcomes.

Breaking Addiction Stigma: A Path to Recovery

Breaking Down the Stigma: Why We Need to Talk Openly About Addiction and Recovery

by Randy Withers

November 22, 2024

Why is it that so many people struggling with addiction remain silent, often suffering alone, afraid to ask for help? The answer lies in the

5 Effective Ways to Set Healthy Boundaries With An Addict

5 Effective Ways to Set Boundaries While Supporting Someone with An Addiction

by Beth Rush

October 4, 2024

Learn to set healthy boundaries while supporting a loved one with addiction. Discover essential tips to protect your well-being and foster recovery.

Understanding The Risks of Percocet Use Is Crucial for Patients. Here’s Why.

by Randy Withers

May 27, 2024

Understanding the risks of Percocet use is crucial for patients to ensure safe and effective pain management and to avoid the consequences of opioid addiction.

Xanax Addiction: The Truth About The Risks of Xanax Use

The Rise Of Xanax: Understanding Its Popularity And Dangers

by Randy Withers

September 20, 2023

In this post, we discuss the complexities of Xanax by examining its widespread use, effects, inherent risks, and the telltale signs of Xanax addiction.

9 Facts You Might not Know About Porn Addiction

by Randy Withers

April 29, 2023

Discover 9 facts about porn addiction, including its impact on mental health, relationships, and the brain. Learn about treatment options and how to recognize harmful

9 Effective Ways To Deal With Insomnia in Addiction Recovery

by Randy Withers

August 24, 2022

While insomnia in addiction recovery is fairly common, it is nonetheless an obstacle that needs to be overcome as you develop an effective relapse prevention

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Addictions

7 Myths About Addiction You Need To Stop Believing

6 Ridiculous Myths About Narcotics Anonymous

7 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Help An Addict

5 Key Facts About SMART Recovery: A Self-Help Treatment Approach For Addiction

How To Quit Smoking Weed: 7 Ways To Kick The Habit

Pink Cocaine Isn’t What You Think—Here’s What’s Really in Tusi

The 5 Key Levels of Care in Addiction Treatment, Explained

7 Challenges People Face During Recovery from Opioid Addiction

Breaking Down the Stigma: Why We Need to Talk Openly About Addiction and Recovery

5 Effective Ways to Set Boundaries While Supporting Someone with An Addiction

Understanding The Risks of Percocet Use Is Crucial for Patients. Here’s Why.

The Rise Of Xanax: Understanding Its Popularity And Dangers

9 Facts You Might not Know About Porn Addiction

9 Effective Ways To Deal With Insomnia in Addiction Recovery

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