Types of Addiction: From Alcohol to Prescription Drugs
In today’s complex world, addiction has emerged as a significant public health concern affecting millions of individuals and families across the globe. According to recent statistics from 2025, approximately 48.5 million Americans aged 12 and older (about 17.1% of this population) experienced a substance use disorder in the past year, highlighting the widespread nature of […]
Understanding Addiction: The Science Behind Substance Abuse
In the complex landscape of human health challenges, addiction stands as one of the most misunderstood conditions. At Sobriety Resources, we believe that understanding the scientific foundations of addiction is crucial for effective treatment and recovery. The journey to sobriety begins with knowledge—comprehending how substances hijack the brain’s natural processes and why breaking free requires […]
Is everything from staying sober to soothing anxiety really as easy as being mindful?
By David Heitz The research is churning out at a rapid clip: Being “mindful” can solve lots of problems that even medications cannot. In the past month alone, studies appearing in peer-reviewed journals have claimed it can help addicts recovering from stimulants stay sober and even do a better job than antidepressants […]
Before recovering from my drug addiction, I first had to accept it
Posted February 4 at 12:37 PM: Updated February 5 Accepting the reality of my addiction doesn’t mean I’m resigned to it. It means I let go of what’s outside my control. A few years before finally finding real sobriety and recovery, I made several attempts to stop using drugs and alcohol. During one struggle, mostly trying to […]
