Leaving any type of toxic relationship is painful. You may have days where you miss the other person, doubt yourself, or feel ashamed about what happened. However, ending a...
I Only Do Heroin on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional heroin use can quickly spiral into a full-blown addiction. Heroin alters the brain’s function and structure and...
Most people experience significant trauma at some point in their lives. For some, trauma is more memorable and seemingly severe. For others, the effects of trauma emerge long after...
I Only Do Meth on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is defined by the United States government as a Schedule I substance, meaning...
Trauma is an umbrella term we use to describe a natural human response to something difficult that happened in our lives. However, this doesn’t mean that all trauma is...
I Only Smoke Weed on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Marijuana use has increased over the past few decades due to changing legislation and increased social acceptance. As this substance...
Most people assume that drinking will have a minimal effect on their overall health and wellness, and the worst thing that can happen is a hangover in the morning. However,...
I Only Drink Alcohol on the Weekends — Am I Addicted? Occasional and weekend alcohol consumption can develop into an alcohol use disorder before you realize it. Alcohol alters the...
Whether it’s in childhood or adulthood, experiencing a traumatic event can have a lot of long-lasting effects. Some people walk away with a wound or fear that’s so deeply...
Kratom is a substance derived from the leaf of a Southeast Asian tree that has opioid-like effects. People take it to relax or elevate their mood and energy. Many...
