For Former Addicts, Grief and Loss Can Haunt the Holidays
The holidays are a time to get together with loved ones, to reminisce about old times, and to anticipate the future — all things designed to bring joy. But if...
Glimpses of Hope in a Year of Troubling Addiction News
Are We Finally Getting Serious About Our Deadly Drug Trends? Is there anyone left in our nation who can say they personally know no one touched by problem drug or...
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When you think of a drug overdose victim, chances are you think of someone inexperienced with drug use who takes more than they can handle, or a person who unknowingly...
How Does Alcohol Really Affect the Body?
Drinking has become a social norm over the years. Many people use it as a way to relax, loosen up, and feel less inhibited. With only a drink or two,...
Benefits of Journaling in Recovery
Have you ever thought about keeping a journal? If not, maybe it’s time you did. Journaling is more than just a hobby or a form of creative release. In a...
Building Confidence in Recovery
Completing an addiction treatment program can be exciting yet scary at the same time. You’re transitioning back into society and must continue implementing what you have learned and the changes...
Discovering Your Own Rock Bottom and Rising Up
There is a lingering belief when it comes to addiction that individuals must hit “rock bottom” before they are willing to accept help and enter treatment. However, rock bottom means...
Benefits of Engaging in Outpatient Treatment
Completing an addiction treatment program can be very empowering and motivating. You may feel as though you’re ready to take on the world. However, maintaining recovery in the long-term takes...
Recognizing the Impact of Mental Health on Addiction
Many addiction treatment centers place an emphasis on not just sobriety, but also mental health, and for a good reason. It is not uncommon for individuals struggling with addiction to...
Overcoming Trauma Through Addiction Treatment
There are many factors that may contribute to addiction including genetics and environment. One such factor is trauma. Clients may or may not realize that an underlying issue to their...