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…
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…
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.…
Summer is usually a time to kick back, relax, and have a little fun. But figuring out how you will manage your sobriety during all of the summer fun can…
As summer approaches, many Americans look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a chance to kick back and unwind by gathering with friends and family at backyard parties, barbecues, and…
We don't do this work for the glamour, but it sure is nice to be recognized. Scott Brown, the founder of Solution Based Treatment & Detox in Murrieta, CA, received…
Addiction is a chronic disease. Managing a chronic disease does not end just because its most debilitating symptoms have been treated. Entering rehab can be scary, but it can also…
Research shows that approximately half the people in recovery will relapse at least once. Following a treatment plan will help avoid relapse, and so will avoiding high-risk situations. If a…
Every year on April 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950,…