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How Does LSD Affect the Brain?

How Does LSD Affect the Brain?

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life The counterculture of the 1960s — the antiwar movement...

What Are the Twelve Steps in Addiction Recovery Programs?

What Are the Twelve Steps in Addiction Recovery Programs?

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life Those in the recovery community have likely heard of...

Understanding the 3 Stages of Relapse

Understanding the 3 Stages of Relapse

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life Unfortunately, relapse is often a part of one’s recovery...

How Attachment Styles Play Into Relationships

How Attachment Styles Play Into Relationships

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life Human connection and social support are among the most...

Navigating Existential Distress In Recovery

Navigating Existential Distress in Recovery

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life What is the purpose of existence? What happens after...

Accepting a Loss of Control

Accepting a Loss of Control

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life Most theories on substance use disorder assume that a...

Environmental Factors That Contribute to Substance Use

Environmental Factors That Contribute to Substance Use

Although addiction affects everyone differently, several unique risk factors can contribute to the development of substance use and addiction in a...

What to Expect From Detox

What to Expect From Detox

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life To effectively treat substance use conditions such as addiction,...

Staying Sober This Summer Season

Staying Sober This Summer Season

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life With COVID-19 restrictions dropping, social activities are increasing. Summer...

5 Ways Drinking Alcohol Can Change Your Brain

5 Ways Drinking Alcohol Can Change Your Brain

Content Reviewed by Jennifer Wheeler, Clinical & Community Outreach for New Life Alcohol can have long-term effects on the body. Not...