Globally, more than 264 million people of all ages experience depression. But for those experiencing depression during addiction recovery, there may be additional challenges that can make the road to recovery much more difficult. From recognizing the signs to how depression can affect recovery, as well as potential solutions, here’s what you need to know. Recognizing the signs Nearly…
Everyone has different cravings for food, but when your craving becomes overwhelming, and you lose control, you can fall into food addiction. Like drug addiction, food addiction involves uncontrollable urges that only cease when you have a fix. Although food isn’t as dangerous as addictive drugs, food addiction can damage your emotional and physical health….
After going through a struggle with addiction to alcohol or drugs, it can be difficult to acclimate yourself back to normal life. While many aspects of this transition might be challenging, figuring out your finances might be the most difficult of all. When your life is being run by substances that you are addicted to,…
If a loved one is battling with an addiction, it can be quite painful to watch. Day in and day out, you see them harming themselves and spiraling out of control. But you feel helpless, like there’s nothing you can do. However, there are many things you can do. Even if it seems like you’re…