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In early recovery, quitting substances often leaves life feeling flat due to dopamine crashes and rewired brain reward systems, causing a temporary inability to feel pleasure. This phase, which can last around 90 days, is...

Cocaine hijacks the brain’s reward system by flooding it with dopamine, making everyday pleasures seem dull and leading to stimulant use disorder—a brain condition, not a moral failing. Early warning signs include bursts of energy...

For too long, success in recovery has been measured in absolutes—complete abstinence, flawless behavior, or never struggling again. But that all-or-nothing mindset leaves little room for the complexity of healing, especially for those carrying trauma,...

Can PTSD cause hallucinations? In some cases, yes. While not everyone with PTSD will experience them, hallucinations can occur, especially when trauma is deep, complex, or paired with other mental health or substance use challenges....