Nick Padlo's addiction to alcohol and drugs didn't happen overnight. "I was using them as a tool to cope with depression and anxiety," says the recovered addict and founder of Sophros Recovery ...

Addicts in recovery will eventually feel the pain of loss. The drug of choice is no longer a healthy option for coping and a new one must emerge. In addition, all the time devoted to depending on the ...

Treating opioid misuse is often linked to medication, therapy, and support programs designed to prevent relapse. But these treatments do not explore the healthy habits one can build on a daily basis.

The clients I work with are coping with not only addiction issues, but are having problems with depression, anxiety, trauma, impulse control problems, anger, and much more. I take a holistic approach ...

The final issue on anxiety deals with adolescents who have come to be dependent on alcohol and other drugs. Dealing with this population requires many techniques, patience and remembering that you, ...