Understand how quality sleep supports lasting sobriety and prevents relapse in addiction recovery.
Addiction Treatment Blog
Explore Addiction articles from the team at Williamsville Wellness — written with heart and backed by experience.
Women’s Unique Challenges in Addiction Recovery
Understand women’s unique challenges in addiction recovery and create pathways to lasting recovery that overcome gender-specific barriers.
ADHD and Substance Use: Understanding the Connection
How attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder increases vulnerability to addiction and what you can do about it.
The Substance (2024): A Mirror to Addiction
See how The Substance (2024) with Demi Moore parallels real addiction experiences and what this body horror film teaches us about dependency.
Ozempic and Alcohol: Safety Information for Recovery
Learn about dangerous interactions between Ozempic and alcohol, safety guidelines, and treatment options for those struggling with alcohol.
Cryptocurrency and Online Gambling: New Age Addiction Risks
Discover the emerging risks of cryptocurrency gambling addiction, anonymous crypto betting platforms, and evidence-based treatment approaches for recovery.
College Students and Substance Abuse: A Parent’s Complete Guide
Complete parent guide to college students and substance abuse. Learn warning signs, when to intervene, treatment options, and how to support recovery.
Restless Leg Syndrome Medications & Compulsive Gambling
Discover how RLS medications like pramipexole and ropinirole can trigger compulsive gambling. Learn warning signs, safer alternatives, and treatment options.
Lawyers and Addiction: Breaking the Silence in the Legal Profession
Discover why 20.6% of lawyers struggle with problematic drinking and how legal professionals can achieve sustained recovery with specialized treatment programs.
What Happens the First Week You Stop Using Drugs
Understand what happens during the first week you stop using drugs. See a day-by-day withdrawal guide with safety tips and support options.
Self Compassion Addiction Recovery: The Evidence-Based Path to Lasting Sobriety
While shame fuels the addiction cycle with harsh self-judgment and isolation, self-compassion offers a revolutionary approach that acknowledges struggles with kindness, recognizes shared humanity, and motivates positive change without destructive self-criticism.
Anxiety and Addiction Treatment
Discover how anxiety and addiction feed each other in a destructive cycle. Learn about dual diagnosis treatment options that address both conditions simultaneously.