Addiction Archives

Tips for Returning to Work After Rehab

by Cheryl Cirelli | Jun 13, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment

It can be stressful and frightening to return to work after completing a treatment program. You have to readjust to the daily routine, cope with job stress, and potentially be confronted by difficult questions from coworkers. Because work-related stress can be a...

Dangers of Substitute Addictions in Recovery

by Cheryl Cirelli | May 11, 2022 | Addiction, Recovery

Substituting one addiction with another is not uncommon in recovery. When a person is addicted to a substance or behavior, they may be at a higher risk for developing another addiction. Filling the void of using substances by becoming compulsive in another behavior...

Signs of a Functioning Alcoholic

by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 12, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment

“I still can go to work and do my job…I pay all the bills and am never late…I never neglect my children.” These are just some of the things a person may say when they are in denial that their drinking has become a problem. According to WebMD, people who use alcohol in...

When Marijuana Becomes an Addiction

by Cheryl Cirelli | Apr 7, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment

Marijuana Can Be Addictive Since marijuana is now legal in many states, more and more people are using it medically and recreationally. This increase in use has led to many people developing a marijuana use disorder that can turn into an addiction. The National...

Causes of Alcoholism

by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 30, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment

Environment, genetics, and mental health all play a role in how alcohol affects a person’s mind and body. Some people are more prone to developing dependence on alcohol. When a person becomes addicted to alcohol, it often takes priority over other things in their...

Common Signs of a Heroin Addiction

by Cheryl Cirelli | Mar 5, 2022 | Addiction, Drug Treatment

Heroin is a highly addictive opioid drug made from morphine that can be injected, sniffed, snorted, or smoked. It has both long-term and short-term effects on the person using it and can quickly lead to dependence; someone who is dependent on the drug will experience...