If you have attended a 12-step meeting, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, then you may have heard someone say, “If you are not working the 12-steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, then you are a dry drunk.”

There are different types of addicts: (1) Those who are going through a difficult phase in their life who abuse substances as a coping mechanism to numb their pain

Right now, 33 states have legalized medical marijuana, while 10 have legalized recreational marijuana. Advocates for legalization believe that legalizing the drug may reduce use and make its use safer.

Cross addiction is when an individual replaces one addiction with another. This is typical occurrence in drug and alcohol treatment.

In espionage jargon, a mole (also called a “penetration agent”, “deep cover agent”, or “sleeper agent”) is a spy who is recruited to penetrate and sabotage an organization from the inside.

The following list is for anyone who overindulges in substance use. These are few of the reasons why I decided to get sober and come from my own personal experience.

The early stages of addiction recovery are the most challenging, which is why recovery meetings make welcoming newcomers their highest priority. If you are on your first day or week of sobriety, then it is important that you understand that you cannot trust your thoughts.