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Tolerance, dependence, and addiction are intertwined with substance use disorders, making it critically important to understand the difference between them and how they connect.

Most people are aware that intoxicated people are not the easiest to be around, especially if they become mean when drinking. With the right techniques and tools, you don’t need to let an angry [...]

When it feels like your life is falling apart and stress is the only emotion running through your body, you may depend on addictive substances to detach from the real world. Life’s challenges [...]

While the desire and drive to stay sober takes personal power and internal strength, individual transformation can also come from community-wide transformation.

Some people may use marijuana frequently, but whether their use is caused by physical or physiological reasons is up for debate.

The logic behind EMDR is that by accessing triggering memories, patients’ associated thought processes can be reestablished with new thoughts and feelings.

The key to stopping self-medication and making real progress toward a stable recovery is to stop looking for outlets that distance you from yourself and instead engage in healthy coping mechanisms.

While barbiturates have medical use, when they are used recreationally and in an unprescribed dose, there is an extreme risk for overdose and the likelihood of addiction.