Enjoying a Sober Thanksgiving
Fall is in the air, which means some of the most significant traditional holiday celebrations of the year are right around the corner. For those in recovery, the idea of…
World Mental Health Day
For 2021, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It will be a day to focus on and raise awareness about mental…
What Is Faith-Based Rehab?
If your faith is an important part of who you are, then recovery should be even more of a priority. Your connection with a higher power will only be strengthened…
Do I Need Inpatient Treatment?
Inpatient treatment can give those struggling with and recovering from addiction a safe and structured environment to detox and get treatment with a higher chance of avoiding relapse. Residential treatment…
Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs
It’s a common misconception that serious drug addiction is only about using street drugs you buy illegally. The reality is that legal prescription medicines are some of the most commonly…
5 Signs of Meth Use
The physical signs of meth use are generally very easy to identify as compared with those of other substance use. Meth use can also intensify or bring on a mental…
5 Reasons to Get an Intervention Specialist
Approaching someone with an addiction is hard. You mean well, but the person struggling with an addiction may not see it that way. Plus, what do you say? Unless you’re…
Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
How Depression Impacts Addiction
The link between addiction and depression is strong. Substance abuse is all too prevalent among those who are also dealing with a mental health disorder. One doesn’t necessarily lead to…
The Medical Risks of Self-Medicating
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), self-medication is defined as "the selection and use of medicines by individuals (or a member of the individuals' family) to treat self-recognized or self-diagnosed…