800-761-7575“Deaths of Despair” Reach All-Time Highs in the U.S.
A sobering new report, released earlier this month by the Commonwealth Fund, sheds more light on the lack of progress we have made nationwide on curbing deaths related to drugs,
Why You Need to Be Goal-Oriented in Recovery
While most drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs have a well-defined end point, your recovery is something you’ll be actively working on for the rest of your life. And though managing
The Connection Between Substance Misuse and Social Anxiety Disorder
People living with social anxiety disorder are especially vulnerable to substance abuse problems. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, up to 20 percent of all people with
The Fate of CBD Infused Foods
CBD is a non-psychoactive derivative of hemp. In December of 2018, President Trump signed a farm bill granting farmers the permission to harvest products for retail as long as
The Benefits of Developing a Daily Recovery Practice
Recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is a lifelong process. To manage your illness and reclaim your health, you’ll need to recommit to remaining sober one day at
What Are HALT Addiction Triggers?
Once you have completed a treatment program, you will need to diligently maintain your sobriety with a combination of self-awareness and self-care. Preventing relapse is key, especially for people in
Enjoying Memorial Day Sober
Memorial Day. What comes to mind when you hear those words? The sound of firecrackers bursting, the smell of charcoal stemming from the grill, the taste of cold potato salad,
What Is Transitional Living?
Though everyone with substance misuse disorders moves through recovery at different rates, the longer you spend in treatment, the greater your odds will be of successfully embracing a sober lifestyle.
The Dangerous Myth of the “High-Functioning” Addict
Though addiction to drugs or alcohol eventually exacts a heavy toll on the user’s physical, psychological and spiritual health, many of these negative effects emerge gradually, which has created a
