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Maybe you've noticed how that first drink makes you feel energized and social, but a few more leave you struggling to keep your eyes open. This contradiction isn't in your head—alcohol genuinely produces opposite effects…
Maybe you've decided tonight is the last time you'll drink, or someone you love just announced they're quitting alcohol on their own starting tomorrow. Before anyone takes that step, there's something critical to know: stopping…
Boundaries are essential tools that help individuals in recovery protect their sobriety and wellbeing. At Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, we understand that learning to establish and maintain healthy boundaries is a crucial part of the…
Substance abuse prevention plays a vital role in helping individuals and communities make healthier choices. At Longleaf Recovery & Wellness, we believe education is the foundation of effective prevention.
Department of Defense (DoD) personnel, veterans, and military contractors embody remarkable discipline, resilience, and a duty-driven mindset, forged through their commitment to serving in high-stakes, mission-oriented environments.
By now there is likely no one who hasn’t heard of ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence (AI) driven platform that can take natural language (i.e. spoken language) and complete astounding tasks previously reserved for the most…
A common question among cocaine users and others who may be subject to drug testing is how long the drug stays detectable in the system.
At Longleaf Recovery, compassion, community, and advocacy are at the core of everything we do. Recently, that commitment was on full display as Longleaf Wellness Program Director Paul Bryant teamed up with renowned meteorologist James…
There’s an intricate, often overlooked link between trauma and addiction; trauma can not only lead individuals to develop a substance abuse disorder, but also challenge an individual's recovery.
If you're asking, "What is polysubstance abuse in the simplest terms?"—it’s the use of more than one substance at the same time or within a short period to amplify or alter the effects.
Substance-induced mood disorder is a mental health condition triggered by the use of drugs or alcohol. Unlike traditional mood disorders, which arise independently of substance use, this condition is directly linked to the effects of…
The term "gateway drug" refers to substances like alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana that are perceived as potential entry points to more dangerous and addictive drugs. According
