by Katie Sebastyn | Jul 3, 2026 | Abstinence-Based Recovery
Cross Addiction Explained Cross addiction (and why it’s so common in recovery) Cross addiction is what happens when you put down one addictive substance or behavior, but then reach for another one to get the same kind of relief, reward, or emotional “off switch.” It...
by Katie Sebastyn | Feb 7, 2025 | Gabapentin, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Cross-Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health, Prescription Drug Addiction
Introduction Gabapentin, a prescription medication initially developed to treat epilepsy and neuropathic pain, has become a major concern in Vermont’s fight against substance abuse. This anticonvulsant medication, sold under brand names like Neurontin and...
by Katie Sebastyn | Nov 26, 2024 | Cross-Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Relapse Prevention
Introduction In the world of addiction recovery, many people find that tackling one addiction is just the beginning. Unfortunately, breaking free from one substance or behavior can sometimes pave the way for a new dependency, known as cross-addiction. Cross-addiction...
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