Addiction & Recovery Articles

Biofeedback is a technique that helps people gain insights into their bodily functions, so they can better control them. How can it help people in treatment for addiction?

Every single cocaine addict started off with that very first time, when they probably didn't think they'd end up where they are now. How can you tell if you're addicted, and what can you do to beat cocaine?

Addicts who are surrounded by other substance users and environments that normalize drugs and alcohol have lower odds of recovery, while those who have supportive relatives in their lives are more likely to reach remission. What can you do to help?

Gambling is usually nothing more than a bit of fun. For some, however, it spins out of control and becomes an addiction. What do you need to know?

The road to recovery from addiction is never easy. Can horse therapy help you get through the tough times, find purpose again, and stay clean?

Can Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) help addicts find motivation to reduce and even quit abusing alcohol and drugs? Let's take a peek at what this approach is all about.

Can a powerful magnet help addicts reach remission? Transcranial magnetic stimulation is an exciting prospect, but much more research needs to be done before this treatment can be considered anything other than experimental.

Treatment programs for addictions to drugs and alcohol — often called "rehab" — can be conducted on an impatient or outpatient basis. What is the difference, and how do you know what you need?

All of us have experienced sadness, disappointment or a feeling of being lost and not knowing which step to take next in our lives. Some of us deal with the pressure by using and abusing different substances, and it sometimes spirals out of control.

Around half of people suffering from schizophrenia will also develop a substance use disorder at some point in their lives. Find out why, and how this dual diagnosis is managed.