Reviewed by: Renew Health + Recovery It’s a fact that addiction changes the brain. Most of us are not born dependent on substances, though addiction can form over time from learned behaviors that create habitual pathways in the brain. Thankfully, the reverse is also true, and the brain can change once again—for the better—during recovery. […]

Reviewed by: Renew Health + Recovery If you’re struggling with substance abuse, you’re certainly not alone. Fortunately, the decision to change and let go of harmful habits is a powerful step. Although everyone’s healing journey is unique, addiction recovery often follows a few key stages based on James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente’s 1982 Transtheoretical Model […]