Should you take opioids? Pain and addiction go hand-in-hand. Learn why pain ups addiction risks and who’s most at risk to develop a problem.

Three opioid addiction treatment options for people with chronic pain – including options for people who still need opioids for analgesia.

Think you need rehab or some form of addiction treatment but struggling with ambivalence and indecision? Take 10 minutes to try this cognitive behavioral technique called decisional balancing and you might find it easier to evaluate the pros and ...

Learn what to expect from a Xanax detox, and how to deal with Xanax withdrawal symptoms.

The 5 secrets to finding success with Suboxone: What you need to know about Suboxone addiction treatment for heroin or pain pills.

Whether you’re cocaine dependent or a recreational user, harm reduction makes sense for everyone. If you can’t or won’t stop, read through this list of 36 ways to stay healthier when you use and adopt those strategies that make sense for you.

Learn what to expect from cocaine withdrawal and learn how long your cravings will last – and what you can do to tame your urges.

Six effective ways to help a treatment-ready heroin user that you love make positive changes - what to do and how to help.

After a few months, it’s easy to hit a recovery wall and start to feel bored and dissatisfied with your new clean and sober lifestyle. This dissatisfaction will pass, but until it does, you can lower your risk of relapse by taking some time to plan ...

A simple prayer to recite whenever fear, guilt, shame or self-doubt threaten to derail your recovery efforts.