Addiction is an illness where the brain becomes dependent on a substance to carry out its basic functions. It often interferes with the motivation, reward, or memory parts of the brain, leading the individual to keep craving the addictive substance, despite any...
Addiction is an isolating illness. Sure, you may find people to get high or drink with, but generally, you don’t want those who are close to you to find out how bad things are. This deep isolation is why finding connection in support groups can be so vital to...
Admitting that you have a problem with addiction, and then setting out to find help to overcome it, is the beginning of the journey toward recovery and sobriety. For this journey to progress well, you need a few things. This includes a robust support system to give...
Scientific research has learned more about how the brain is affected by addiction, leading to significant advancements in addiction treatment. This has made treatment and recovery from drug addiction easier for professionals as it enables them to focus on specific...
The opioid epidemic across the U.S. resulted in over 70,500 deaths from overdose in 2019, with a further 1.6 million experiencing a disorder associated with opioid abuse. These statistics came even after HHS declared the epidemic a public health emergency and outlined...
While it may seem like what you’re doing is helping your loved one, you may in fact be enabling a drug addict. At Evolve Indy, we provide treatment programs for individuals struggling with addiction and offer intervention services and family therapy in Indiana for you...
