Relapse prevention in addiction recovery is not only possible but is fundamental for effective addiction treatment and recovery. While many people focus on relapse when a person is undergoing [...]
Rehab is an important part of any sobriety journey and without it, the likelihood of relapse skyrockets, and the struggles that a recovering addict can face are greatly increased. With the help [...]
Every day, countless families across the country are impacted by substance abuse and alcoholism. For years, the resources that were available to help people suffering from addiction and substance [...]
For many suffering from addiction, the cost of treatment becomes the number one deterrent for a path towards recovery. Aside from the cost, most people aren’t aware of the many ways treatment can [...]
Dear Addiction, There is a saying that the hardest thing to do in life is to say goodbye. This includes all relationships, including my relationship with you. We have been through a lot together. [...]
Maintaining professional employment while in the clutches of addiction is challenging. You may have even already lost at least one position because of the consequences of your disease. Addiction [...]
It’s no secret that addiction can be truly life-threatening. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that there 47,600 deaths related to drug overdose in 2017 alone. The numbers only escalate [...]
Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs plaguing our society today. In the United States, 948,000 people admitted to using heroin in the past year according to the National Survey on Drug Use [...]
Because recovery involves more than completing a rehabilitation program, relapse addiction aftercare requires a unique approach on a personal level. The American Society of Addiction Medicine [...]
You really want to get clean and sober. So what is stopping you? Are you afraid of being judged? Can you make the payments? Do you feel that the process will be too long and hard for you? Or do [...]