Enjoying a Sober Holiday on 4th of July
Unfortunately 4th of July celebrations — as with most holidays in the U.S.— tend to revolve around alcohol consumption. You’ve worked hard for your sobriety, and there’s no reason to…
Dangerous Side Effects of Morphine
All opioids, like morphine, are naturally derived from the opium poppy plant. Studies show that around 12 percent of people who use prescription opioid drugs develop an addiction, and more…
Common Signs of a Relapse
One of the biggest worries after getting treatment for substance use is that you'll relapse. It's hard to find that balance between living in fear and not taking your sobriety…
Tips for Maintaining Sobriety
For those in recovery, you know how hard you have worked to get there and how easy it could be to relapse if you don't set yourself up for success…
Can Marijuana Addiction Cause Health Issues
Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States, and its use can cause a number of health issues affecting both the body and brain. While there are…
Risks of At-Home Detox
Don't believe someone if they tell you that you'll enjoy detox. Purging your system of drugs you have become dependent on throws your mind and your body for a loop.…
Family Support Groups for Addiction
One of the most effective parts of getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is having access to an addiction support group for the person in need of treatment and…
Spotting the Signs of Codependency
Codependent relationships exist when someone influential in your life encourages self-destructive behavior. When you are battling an addiction, this is the last kind of person you want in your life.…
Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders
For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance use disorders, many of them have mental health issues at the same time and don’t even realize it. In…
Recognizing Signs of an Overdose
An overdose is more than scary. It's life-threatening, and if you survive it, the effects will stay with you for your entire life. Sadly, overdosing is all too common in…