Substance Abuse Recovery
Should I Choose Virtual Rehab for Alcohol and Drug Addiction?
The COVID-19[1] pandemic has forced us to adapt to living more and more of our lives virtually, and this often includes how we…
Harm Reduction: What Is It and What Are the Benefits and Risks?
Harm reduction is a public-health movement that aims to minimize the legal, medical and community-related impact of substance use. It incorporates a…
Ways to Celebrate National Recovery Month 2021
We’re officially a week into National Recovery Month 2021, a 30-day event organized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
MAT: Eligibility, Benefits and Risks
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) involves the use of certain medications in conjunction with behavioral therapy for alcohol and drug addiction. These medications are…
Addiction and Hepatitis: What’s the Connection and How Can I Get Help?
Addiction and hepatitis are often associated. There are different forms of hepatitis. Symptoms and severity depend on how the disease was contracted,…
Types of Drug and Alcohol Rehab: Which is Right for Me?
There are many types of alcohol and rehab. The type of program you or your loved one chooses depends on a variety…
What Does A Case Manager Do In Rehab?
If you or your loved one are searching for addiction treatment, there may be certain terms you don’t recognize. Although these terms…
Can Suboxone Get You High?
One of the most common questions people ask when considering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder is: “Can Suboxone get you…
Signs of Alprazolam Addiction and How to Get Help
Alprazolam (commonly known as Xanax®) is a benzodiazepine (benzo) commonly used to treat different types of anxiety and, in certain cases, alcohol…
Help for Meth Addiction: Knowing the Signs and How to Get Treatment
Knowing the signs of meth addiction and how to help yourself or your loved one very quickly becomes a matter of life…
PTSD and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and addiction are closely linked. PTSD is an anxiety disorder that affects people who have been through acute…
Sexual Health and Addiction: What You Need to Know
Sexual health and addiction are closely linked. The elevated health risks and behaviors of substance use disorder (SUD) often directly coincide with…
How Drug Courts Save Lives in Recovery
One of the greatest privileges I have had in my career was to lead the clinical team of two local drug courts…
Food for Thought: How Diet Influences Mental Health and Recovery
There’s a clearly defined relationship between proper diet and mental health, and it translates directly to addiction recovery. We often think about…
Holistic Addiction Treatment: What Is It and How Does It Help in Recovery?
Let’s start with some vocabulary! What exactly does “holistic addiction treatment and recovery” mean? Simply put, holistic care means treating the whole…
Benefits of Addiction Recovery: Why It’s Worth It to Keep Trying
Although it can be hard to see past the hard work and necessary change, the benefits of addiction recovery far outweigh the…
A Mother’s Day Message to All Moms Struggling with Addiction
As millions of American families observe Mother’s Day, there will be hugs, kisses, and celebrations. It’s important to realize, however, that mothers…
More than A Meme: A Look at “Wine Mom” Culture
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re like many selected by the social media algorithm gods, your feed may…
How to Not Be an Enabler of Addiction
When you’re watching your loved one or friend hurting, you will do anything you can to help them or try to make…
Alcohol and Job Loss: Getting Help before Getting Fired
Alcoholism and job loss are a reality for many people who struggle with keeping their drinking in check. The Substance Abuse and…
Dangers of Mixing Drugs and Alcohol: A Guide for At-Risk Users and Families
Whether you’re going through substance use disorder yourself or you have watched a friend or family member struggle with addiction, you probably…