by Brittany Oliver | Aug 14, 2019
Sugar addiction is on the rise. Sugar is found in many foods we eat, it is often used as a reward, and it is completely legal. Just the sight of a sugary treat can generate cravings and cause people to eat even if they are not hungry. Sugar is found in countless foods... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 29, 2019
As substance abuse grows and rates of deaths attributed to overdose rise, many are looking for alternatives to tackle the problem. The conversation around addiction has been shifting, but public perception, legality, and stigmas still tend to overpower the... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 17, 2019
Entering treatment for addiction requires a person to completely change the structure and priorities of their life. The way they spend their time, their social circles, and their thought patterns must change in order to support a new, sober lifestyle. Because of the... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 10, 2019
Although the conversation surrounding addiction has changed in recent years, there is still a significant misconception about the causes of its development and the morals of the person who uses. Unfortunately, despite the fact that countless people from all walks of... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 8, 2019
Addiction does not discriminate and anyone can develop a dependency on drugs or alcohol regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status. Although there is always a risk for dependency to develop, not everyone who uses drugs or alcohol will develop an... 
by Brittany Oliver | Jul 3, 2019
Substance abuse can be harmful to both physical and mental health, but not everyone who abuses drugs develops an addiction. Addiction is a compulsive need or urge to use substances regardless of the amount of harm it has caused. Prolonged use of substances...
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