Category: Understanding Addiction

Addiction myths are false or misleading beliefs about addiction that get repeated so often they start to sound like facts. These myths can come from society, media, treatment programs, or even well-meaning friends and family. The problem is, they shape how people see themselves and how others treat them, often adding shame and stigma instead of support.

Discover how trauma affects your body and mind, check your ACE score, and learn powerful techniques for healing past experiences.

What is a relapse, and how can you avoid it? In this guide, we break down the concept of relapse, explore why it happens, and share actionable tips to help you recognize triggers and maintain your path to lasting recovery.

Discover how anger and addiction are deeply connected, and why recovery means understanding the unconscious forces driving your behavior.

Craving goes beyond addiction. Discover how desire shapes behavior, fuels suffering, and keeps us chasing happiness in all the wrong places.

Explore a practical guide to understand what emotional pain is and how to manage difficult situations effectively.

Think relapse is just a bad decision? Explore the hidden forces behind your actions — and whether addiction is a choice or not.

Addiction is defined by the National Institute on Drug Abuse as a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and use, despite harmful consequences.

What is addiction? This simple definition of addiction uses the latest research, and helps you understand addiction to provide a way forward.

Understanding addiction is key to recovery. Here are the top 10 things you need to know to take meaningful steps toward healing!

There are some truths and myths about using willpower in addiction. Some people with success say it’s all you need, but is it?

The basic philosophy is: if you stay away from substances, you won’t get “hooked.” But let’s see what the science says, and why that’s wrong.