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Addiction rewires the brain's core systems, the ones that control motivation, impulse control, and decision-making. It's not a moral failing or a lack of willpower. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), over…
Addiction doesn't just damage the body. It quietly dismantles how people see themselves and their place in the world. What you can't see is how it eats away at their sense of worth, and that…
Researchers have studied recovery from substance use disorders for decades, and they've found something consistent: people move through predictable stages.
High functioning anxiety affects many people who seem successful on the outside.
Adderall is a widely prescribed medication for ADHD and narcolepsy, but it is also commonly misused for its stimulant effects.
Supporting someone struggling with opioid addiction can feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, confusing, and exhausting all at once. When it’s a family member, partner, or close friend, the emotional weight is even heavier. Drug addiction often creates…
You started taking benzodiazepines because they helped - maybe with anxiety, maybe with sleep, maybe just to get through the day. Now you're wondering what happens when you try to stop, and the stories you've…
The holidays bring family together—and sometimes that closeness reveals problems we'd rather not see. Watching someone you love drink too much at every gathering, wondering if you should say something or stay quiet, creates a…
Maybe someone you care about has been acting strangely after using drugs—seeing things that aren't there, believing ideas that don't make sense, or speaking in ways you can't follow.
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…
