Why High Stress Recreates the Urge to Use
Introduction Stress is one of the most powerful — and underestimated — triggers for substance use. Even after long periods of recovery, high stress can suddenly recreate intense urges to…
ST. Why High Stress Recreates the Urge to Use
Introduction Stress is one of the most powerful — and underestimated — triggers for substance use. Even after long periods of recovery, high stress can suddenly recreate intense urges to…
Six Types of Trauma Linked to Substance Use
Introduction Trauma and substance use are deeply connected. For many people, alcohol or drugs become a way to numb pain, quiet intrusive memories, or regain a sense of control after…
ST. Six Types of Trauma Linked to Substance Use
Introduction Trauma and substance use are deeply connected. For many people, alcohol or drugs become a way to numb pain, quiet intrusive memories, or regain a sense of control after…
ST. Abuse and Addiction: A Threefold Increase in Risk
Introduction Abuse—whether physical, emotional, or sexual—leaves scars that extend far beyond the moment it occurs. One of the most serious long-term consequences is a dramatically increased risk of addiction. Research…
Abuse and Addiction: A Threefold Increase in Risk
Introduction Abuse—whether physical, emotional, or sexual—leaves scars that extend far beyond the moment it occurs. One of the most serious long-term consequences is a dramatically increased risk of addiction. Research…
ST. Flashbacks and the Risk of Relapse
Introduction Recovery from addiction is not only about resisting substances—it’s about navigating the mind. For many people in recovery, flashbacks are one of the most dangerous and underestimated triggers for…
Flashbacks and the Risk of Relapse
Introduction Recovery from addiction is not only about resisting substances—it’s about navigating the mind. For many people in recovery, flashbacks are one of the most dangerous and underestimated triggers for…
ST. Childhood Trauma and Adult Addiction
Introduction Childhood is meant to be a foundation of safety, trust, and emotional growth. But for many people, it becomes the starting point of invisible wounds that follow them into…
Childhood Trauma and Adult Addiction
Introduction Childhood is meant to be a foundation of safety, trust, and emotional growth. But for many people, it becomes the starting point of invisible wounds that follow them into…