Exercise is always important and can benefit nearly anyone. However, it’s particularly important for those in recovery from a substance use disorder who are [...]

  Recovery is hard work, and much of that work involves taking good care of yourself. A high level of self-care, such as nutrition [...]

Painkiller abuse that began with a medically justified need for prescription opioids has played a significant role in the widespread increase of substance addictions. The opioid epidemic [...]

When you picture someone who’s struggling with addiction, grandma or grandpa probably don’t come to mind. However, substance abuse is a growing concern among [...]

Going into retirement can be a daunting experience that leads to mental, emotional and physical challenges and changes in a person’s daily life. It means [...]

Many conditions and diseases have a genetic component and tend to run in families, and addiction is a good example. Some families are ravaged [...]

When the start of a new year approaches, it’s normal to think about ways to better yourself and make a fresh start in the [...]

When scientists first began studying addiction in the 1930s, it was widely accepted that people who were addicted to drugs or alcohol were morally [...]

Retirement can be tough for people in recovery. There’s a lot more downtime to fill, and you no longer have the daily human interaction [...]

While divorce rates have been steadily falling over the last 15 years, there are still more than 800,000 divorces recorded in the U.S. each year. [...]

Menopause typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with most women going through The Change around the age of 51. Menopause may [...]

Not everyone who struggles with addiction fits one of the tragic stereotypes depicted on TV shows like “Intervention.” It’s not uncommon to be a high-functioning [...]

Chronic stress takes a major toll on your well-being and overall quality of life. It’s been linked to a number of devastating physical and mental [...]

Opioid medications like OxyContin and Vicodin are commonly used to treat pain, but they’re highly addictive and carry a risk of dependence and overdose. Drugs [...]

Early recovery is a challenging time, but it’s one filled with important and exciting revelations about yourself, your addiction and your life. Here are five [...]

Mindfulness is the state of being grounded in the present moment, aware of your immediate thoughts, feelings, sensations and emotional states. Mindfulness is key [...]