Much of what is known about alcoholism has a male-as-norm bias, which leads to the incorrect assumption that alcoholism in women is essentially the same as alcoholism in men. In actuality, women have unique physiological, psychological, and social characteristics that...
The risk of developing an alcohol or drug addiction is not equal for everyone. A variety of genetic and environmental factors contribute to an individual’s likelihood of developing an addiction. Fortunately, having specific risk factors in your background does not...
Cats are an acquired taste for many people, and people are an acquired taste for many cats. These independent creatures give and receive love in their own way, but they are happy to be the pet that a person needs. For someone in recovery who is considering the...
A recent report published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviors establishes that assessing patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) based on the biological and psychological roots of their alcohol addiction could help predict more effective treatment...
Spring is a time of hope and renewal. As the weather warms up, potential therapies for addiction recovery broaden to encompass a wide range of hobbies that take place in the great outdoors. Taking up a new hobby in the springtime can be great therapy for boosting...
No matter where you are in your addiction recovery, you may want to take a few notes from nature to remind you of the milestones you reach and the goals you conquer. It may sound simple, but a holistic approach to sobriety brings a sense of interconnectedness where...
