addiction
Addiction: Is It A Disease or A Choice?
It’s common these days to hear people assert that addiction is an illness, but what exactly does that mean? The implications are primarily social and psychological. People will view an addict differently if they believe that they are suffering from an affliction rather than making a lifestyle choice. Also, a person attempting to recover from addiction will be more likely to seek help if they believe that they suffer from a treatable illness….
Celebrating Our Nurses for World Health Day
Every year, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrates World Health Day. Like the WHO, Recovery Unplugged’s goal is to provide everyone we…
Are Video Game Addictions Real?
Video game and gaming addictions are issues that have had profound effects on our youth. Since technology and recreational gaming became normal…
5 Children’s Books That Discuss Drugs and Alcohol
Many people often refer to addiction as a family disease. This is because everyone in the family, especially the children, are impacted…
Do You Have A Sports Addiction?
We may chuckle reading about addiction associated with sports, but for some it is a very sad reality that can consume their time, money and relationships. Most of us have a favorite team or hometown hero that we root for during their respective season. Professional sports logos and news are everywhere, inundating our news so much that there are several stations devoted to sports coverage. I am guessing you can think of a friend or family member that is the self-proclaimed biggest fan of a local football or baseball team. I am not saying by any means that liking sports or even having season tickets is considered addiction. Just with most things in life, most things are healthy in moderation (we never condone drug use). But let’s take it a step forward. How much does a sports team’s success or failure affect your life? Let’s examine the aspects of this very real addiction….
How Do Meth and Other Drugs Affect Your Teeth?
Bad teeth are a pervasive stereotype for many people who struggle with or have struggled with substance use disorder. Unfortunately, the truth…
Black Success Stories: Honoring Recovering Addicts in Music
There are stories of struggle, success, and overcoming obstacles in every community. For Black History Month, Recovery Unplugged has decided to highlight…
Rebuilding and Repairing Relationships After Addiction
In order to start rebuilding and repairing relationships after addiction, you have to rebuild yourself into a new person. It’s significant to…
Love Addiction: The Love Drug
In case you didn’t already know, Valentine’s Day is well on its way. For some people, Valentine’s Day is one of the…
A Look At Addiction and Codependency
When Prince penned his iconic love song “I Would Die for You,” it’s safe to assume that he was exaggerating. For many…
Stigma Still Impacts Every Part of Addiction Recovery
In case those affected can’t feel it every day, it’s been confirmed that stigma is present in all areas of addiction recovery….
Thank You for Your (Lip) Service: Are We Doing Enough to Help Veterans with Addiction and Mental Health Issues?
Addiction and mental health issues continue to be a problem for our nation’s veterans. As we observe another Veterans Day, a 24-hour…
LGBTQ Workers, Mental Health and Addiction: What You Need to Know
Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard an important LGBTQ workers’ rights case. It looked at whether federal laws barring sexual discrimination…
RecoveryFest Music Series Celebrates Addiction Recovery in Nashville
There’s never been a better time than today to get clean. The city of Nashville agrees, which is why hundreds of people…
A National Recovery Month Message from Recovery Unplugged Co-Founder/Vision Leader Paul Pellinger
This September marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month, an event established and sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health…
Must-See TV Shows and Movies About Addiction
It can be difficult to find shows or movies about addiction that offer honest and authentic messaging. Whether it’s the depiction of…
Recovery Unplugged Featured on A&E’s Addiction Unplugged
The stigma against substance abuse and addiction has impacted those struggling with substance use disorder in innumerable ways. Although people in recovery…
Art Alexakis Releases Debut Solo Record
Everclear founder and front man, and friend of Recovery Unplugged, Art Alexakis has announced the release of his debut solo album, Sun…
Why Are Your Employees Struggling with Addiction?
Determining the cause of addiction among your employees is as simultaneously simple and difficult as asking someone why they’re having trouble paying…
What Does Independence from Drug and Alcohol Addiction Really Mean?
In case we couldn’t tell from the smell of lighter fluid wafting through the air and the thunderous boom of fireworks sending…