People may suffer Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS), also known as withdrawal symptoms, in the initial days and weeks after stopping their drug and alcohol usage. PAWS symptoms can vary from
Navigating the job market in sobriety is a major goal for so many people. After struggling with addiction and possibly being unemployed for a while, finding work gives you the
Millions of people interact with some form of addictive substance on a daily basis. However, these interactions do not necessarily make them addicts. They may drink alcohol or use tobacco
Sober Thanksgiving The holidays are a particularly difficult time for many individuals in recovery. Whether you are newly in recovery, 10 years into your recovery, or still thinking about drug
Exercise and Recovery to Beat Addiction Are you ready for this? What if part of your recovery treatment plan included activities like yoga? Well, yoga therapy in Portland, ME residents have
National Recovery Month Liberty Bay Retreat supports and promotes National Recovery Month at our drug and alcohol rehab center in ME. During the month of September, National Recovery Month is a
If you use drugs and alcohol while pregnant, you may develop a substance use disorder (SUD). When this condition sets in, it becomes a challenge to stop using drugs. But
You may have heard about dopamine, the feel-good hormone in our brains. But few people understand the depth of dopamine’s connection to substance abuse and addiction. This natural chemical is
Hallucinogens and Their Harmful Effects Hallucinogens are drugs that change an individual’s perception of their environment, thoughts, and emotions. They are frequently divided into dissociative drugs, such as PCP, and
In 1970, Congress passed the Controlled Substances Act. This legislation classifies and establishes clear regulations restricting access to drugs more likely to be abused. Because of its limited potential for
