Substance Use Disorders Biggest Enemy
You might roll your eyes a little when somebody says therapy can help treat substance use disorder (SUD). Fair enough. When you’re dealing with cravings, withdrawal, mood swings, intense shame, or a brain that seems determined to bargain against you, [...]
Does Pennsylvania Have a Tranq Problem?
Information is power in recovery, especially when the drug supply changes so quickly that even the government struggles to keep up. You may work hard to protect yourself, support a loved one in recovery, or stay informed about the risks [...]
The Opposite of Addiction
If you’re struggling with substances and looking for a totally opposite lifestyle, this next line might sting: there isn't a tidy opposite of substance use disorder (SUD). At St. Joseph Institute in Pennsylvania, staff and alumni offer something warmer and, [...]
Why Moms May Struggle to Treat AUD
As a mom, you might love your kids deeply and still feel exhausted, guilty, lonely, or overwhelmed by how much everyone needs from you 24/7, and the pressure may be pushing you toward coping with alcohol. If friends, family, or [...]
Can Inflammation Cause Impulsivity With Substances?
What’s red, achy, hot to the touch, and totally silent at the same time? If you guessed inflammation, you’re 100% correct. But if you’re in recovery from substances, how does inflammation come into the picture? Let’s find out. What [...]
Why Light Drinking Still Causes Harm
Fewer than 7 drinks per week. That’s it. That’s the definition of light drinking, according to a massive study from the BMJ Group in 2025. Depending on how you grew up and your previous history with alcohol, getting down to [...]
What Is Gas Station Heroin?
You might feel like gas station heroin is super dramatic for a supplement sold next to energy drinks and snacks at your local 7-Eleven. But if you or someone you care about has struggled with opioid use disorder (OUD), you [...]
Will I Get Addicted to Pain Pills?
We all have the capacity to eventually get there—throwing out our backs in our thirties or caring for the sports injury of a teenage child—and suddenly opioid-based pain killers enter daily life. Each one of us is vulnerable to injuries [...]
What Is Gaming Addiction?
Maybe you’ve noticed your teenager glued to a video game controller for hours, or you’re starting to wonder if your own gaming sessions are getting out of hand. It’s easy to shrug it off, but video game dependency—what’s now called [...]
What’s Kratom?
Maybe you’ve seen kratom trending online or mentioned on podcasts, and now you’re wondering what it really is—and whether your loved one might be using it. If you think a deeper issue could be at play and that kratom may [...]
