Recovery Science

Addiction is a national epidemic. It is considered a chronic, progressive condition, meaning that symptoms will worsen over time if left unaddressed. This disease affects your brain and behavior; over time, you may notice that your life has changed significantly to protect and preserve your substance use. Lying, spending large amounts of money, and drinking [...]

Cravings are powerful desires to use alcohol or drugs that can trick us into sabotaging our recovery journey. As our brain continues to heal from substance abuse, it is important to learn strategies for managing them in order to prevent relapse. Identifying triggers that cause cravings and having a plan in place to get through