Resources

Grief in Recovery: Finding Hope in the Hurt

Grief touches every life—through loss, broken dreams, or painful transitions—and in recovery, its weight can feel even heavier. Left unaddressed, grief can fuel isolation, unhealthy coping, and relapse. But when faced honestly, grief can become a doorway to healing, growth, and even deeper faith. This resource offers biblical wisdom, practical guidance, and compassionate support to help you or a loved one walk through sorrow toward restoration in Christ.

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How Do Drugs Affect the Brain?

Medicines and drugs affect the brain and body in powerful ways—changing how we feel, think, and even behave.

What Causes Addiction, and Why is it So Hard to Treat?

Take a look at the science of how addictive drugs affect your body and why substance addiction can be so difficult to treat.

What Causes Opioid Addiction?

Explore the science of why opioids are addictive and what can be done to reverse the growing rates of addiction and overdose.

This Is What Happens to Your Brain on Opioids

Driven by opioid addiction, drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

Opioids vs. NSAIDS for Pain: What You Should Know

Pain is your body’s signal that something isn’t right. But prescribed opioids are not always the best option and can quickly lead to addiction.

Why Scrolling on Social Media is Addictive

Scrolling through social media can be addictive in similar ways to cocaine or alcohol. And it’s contributing to a growing mental health crisis among youths.

Why We Can’t Stop Scrolling

We spend a lot of time on social media, scrolling through various feeds. But there’s a reason behind why we scroll, and scroll, and scroll.

Why Gambling is Addictive

Gambling disorder involves repeated, problem gambling behavior. The behavior leads to problems for the individual, families, and society.

The Science of Pornography Addiction

Porn is the #1 topic for internet searches, but do we ever consider how pornography can have lasting neuroplastic effects?

The Language of Lying

We hear anywhere from 10 to 200 lies a day. We’ve spent much of our history coming up with ways to detect lies by tracking physiological changes in their tellers, these methods have proved unreliable. Is there a more direct approach?

How the Body Keeps Score on Trauma

Acclaimed psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, author of “The Body Keeps The Score,” discusses the widespread existence of trauma and how it manifests in our bodies.

How to Connect with an Addicted Loved One with Peace

How do you connect with an addicted loved one who is lying, stealing, and manipulating? Michelle Weidenbenne shares tips, interviews, and hope.