Signs of Addiction
Find out if you or a loved one is struggling with addiction from our informative articles. Spot the signs early so you can get the help you need.

3 Signs a Healthy Habit is Becoming an Addiction
By Caitlin ThiedeCan we actually overdo the things that are meant to help us? Continue Reading
Can we actually overdo the things that are meant to help us? Continue Reading

Understanding Nifaliophobia: The Fear of Being Sober
By Rebecca KovacsCan there actually be such a thing as a fear of sobriety? Absolutely. And there’s a word for it: Nifaliophobia. Continue Reading
Can there actually be such a thing as a fear of sobriety? Absolutely. And there’s a word for it: Nifaliophobia. Continue Reading

3 Tactics I Employed to Hide That I Was a Problem Drinker
By Christopher McSpaddenAlcohol abusers need everything to seem normal in order to avoid questions about their behavior. Continue Reading
Alcohol abusers need everything to seem normal in order to avoid questions about their behavior. Continue Reading

How to Tell if Someone is Addicted to Prescription Medication
By Patrick BieglerWhile prescription medications are often useful and necessary to treat moderate to severe pain, they are far from harmless. Continue Reading
While prescription medications are often useful and necessary to treat moderate to severe pain, they are far from harmless. Continue Reading

One is the Loneliest Number, Especially for an Addict
By Audrey BeimCreating a support team and relating to others is an essential first step to long-term recovery. Continue Reading
Creating a support team and relating to others is an essential first step to long-term recovery. Continue Reading

How Addiction Affects the Mind, Body and Soul
By Colleen MarlettWhen addiction rears its ugly head, the mind, body, and soul suffer. Continue Reading
When addiction rears its ugly head, the mind, body, and soul suffer. Continue Reading

Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome: What to Expect
By Colleen MarlettPost-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (also known as PAWS) is a condition that can occur for weeks, months or even years after your in... Continue Reading
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (also known as PAWS) is a condition that can occur for weeks, months or even years after your in... Continue Reading

5 Questions Your Teen Will Say 'Yes' to if They're Addicted to Social Media
By Caitlin ThiedeIn 2016, there were 2.34 billion social network users worldwide. With sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook even more acce... Continue Reading
In 2016, there were 2.34 billion social network users worldwide. With sites like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook even more acce... Continue Reading

4 Ways to Figure Out What Kind of Drug Your Loved One is Using
By Colleen MarlettKnowing what drug you're loved one is abusing is the first step in helping to conquer the addiction. We give you tips on how to... Continue Reading
Knowing what drug you're loved one is abusing is the first step in helping to conquer the addiction. We give you tips on how to... Continue Reading

The 5 Worst Excuses to Not Get Sober
By Lisa OBrienDuring active addiction, there are so many excuses we tell ourselves and others in order to avoid our issues. Continue Reading
During active addiction, there are so many excuses we tell ourselves and others in order to avoid our issues. Continue Reading

When the Fog Cleared: The Moment I Knew I Was a Pain Pill Addict
By Patrick BieglerWe can all recover if we have the will and courage to follow the path to recovery. Continue Reading
We can all recover if we have the will and courage to follow the path to recovery. Continue Reading

4 Predictable Warning Signs of a Relapse
By M. LujanIt’s when we are caught off guard and with no knowledge of how to cope with such things when addicts may find themselves in tro... Continue Reading
It’s when we are caught off guard and with no knowledge of how to cope with such things when addicts may find themselves in tro... Continue Reading

The Sick Cycle of Codependency
By Lisa OBrienA codependent is always reaching to fix something, stretching to accommodate a loved one despite their wrongdoings. Continue Reading
A codependent is always reaching to fix something, stretching to accommodate a loved one despite their wrongdoings. Continue Reading

Why Addiction is an Endless Loop
By Toshia HumphriesWhen you do the math, it becomes quite clear why the disease of addiction is so complex and difficult to treat. Continue Reading
When you do the math, it becomes quite clear why the disease of addiction is so complex and difficult to treat. Continue Reading

How to Spot an Addictive Personality
By Addiction HelperIt is important for those who are beginning to realize they require help and concerned family members to learn what they can ab... Continue Reading
It is important for those who are beginning to realize they require help and concerned family members to learn what they can ab... Continue Reading