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What Is the Food Like in Rehab and Why Does It Matter?
Learn the importance of food choices in rehab and what you or your loved one should expect. The food served in rehab…
Grief, Trauma, and Addiction: Recognizing the Signs and Getting Help
Few things are universally experienced; unfortunately, grief is one of them. At some point in our lives, we will all lose someone…
Mental Health Treatment: When Is It Time for Medication?
It can be hard to admit that you need medication for a mental health issue. For all the progress that’s been made…
Addiction and Depression: What’s the Connection and How Do I Get Help?
Addiction and depression are often closely linked, and it can be hard to know how to get help for both. People who…
Treatment after Drug or Alcohol Relapse: How to Get Help After A Spring Break Slip
Spring Break 2022 is officially over, which means many in recovery had to navigate the dangers of Spring Break drinking and alcohol relapse….
Recovery Coping Mechanisms: What Are They and Why Are They Important?
Recovery Unplugged has officially wrapped our 2022 Recovery Madness Tournament featuring some of the most commonly practiced coping mechanisms in recovery and…
A Fake Conversation with Movie Starts and Pretend AA Pioneer Descendants Will Smith and Owen Wilson
It was fate that brought us together for that brief moment in the Western Andes. The three of us sat reflectively on…
More Than A Meme: A Conversation about Mental Health and Will Smith’s Oscars Slap
By now, the world has heard it. It wouldn’t surprise in the least if bears were prematurely coaxed out of hibernation by…
Should Fentanyl Testing Kits Be Allowed at Music Festivals?
Drug use has long been part of music festival culture. Despite attempts to regulate it, it’s incredibly difficult to stop drugs from…
A Look at Substance Use Among Women and the Need for Improved Women’s Addiction Treatment Resources
Updated March 6, 2023. International Women’s Day gives us a special opportunity to celebrate the strength, perseverance, and achievements of women across the…
Addiction and Chronic Disease: What’s the Connection and How Can I Get Help?
Addiction and chronic disease are closely linked[1] in a variety of ways. Drugs and alcohol impact every part of the body, including…
Addiction and Eating Disorder: What’s the Connection and How Do I Get Help?
February 21-27 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It’s an opportunity to support, advocate, and empower people living with eating disorders while…
Training the Eye: A Guide to What Drugs Look Like and How to Identify Them by Appearance
What do drugs look like, exactly? It’s a simple question with a not-so-simple answer, but it’s never been more important to get…
Sober Artists Represent in Full Force at the 2022 Big Game Halftime Show
The average Halftime Show for the, ahem, Big Game, is between 12-14 minutes. However, this year’s performers have been sober for well…
How Meth, Crack, and Suboxone Affect Your Teeth
The effect of illicit drugs on mental and physical well-being has been thoroughly studied and is well-established in scholarly circles. Even in…
Addiction and Suicide: How Do I Get Help for Myself or My Loved One?
Addiction and suicide are closely linked. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that over 20 percent of suicide…
Blue Cross Blue Shield for Drug Rehab: Does My Insurance Cover Treatment?
You can use your Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance to pay for rehab and addiction treatment. Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) is…
Dry January: How You Can Participate and Why It’s ALWAYS A Good Idea
Drink too much this holiday season? Been drinking too much all year? Been drinking too much your whole life? If you answered…
Is Alcoholism a Mental Illness?
Alcoholism, the common term for problem drinking or alcohol addiction, is a complex disease that has psychological, biological, and social components. According…
Addiction in Sports: Where It Begins, Where It Ends, and What It Does to Athletes
The toxic presence of drugs and alcohol addiction in sports has been well-documented. However, we often don’t hear about it until a…
Feeling Safe in Rehab: Why It’s Important and Questions to Ask When Thinking about Treatment
There’s no question that you need treatment if you struggle with alcohol or drug abuse. This doesn’t mean that you don’t have…