Addiction Treatment & Recovery Blog
Losing a Loved One to Addiction
Losing a Loved One to Addiction Losing a loved one to addiction is an almost impossible grief. There’s no universal method to coping because each one will have to deal with the loss on their own terms. The heart is a strange thing. How many times have you heard of...
How Long Are AA Meetings
How Long Are AA Meetings The popular 12 Step meeting Alcoholics Anonymous may be a support group you’re thinking about attending. Good for you. Many thousands of men and women have attended and found it to be a good fit for them, helping them get and stay...
Sober Coaching Vs Sponsorship: Which Should You Choose?
Sober Coaching Vs Sponsorship: Which Should You Choose? Every day, fatal overdose claims an estimated 115 lives. Between 1999 and 2016, at least 630,000 people have succumbed to drug overdose. The need for quality addiction treatment has never been higher. But what...
Drug Addiction and Poverty: Understanding the Connection
Drug Addiction and Poverty: Understanding the Connection There is a long-standing belief that drug addiction and poverty go hand in hand. It is harder to believe that someone who doesn't have a job or has little income can afford the expense of addiction. In some...
NFL Season Kickoff: Staying Sober on Game Days
NFL Season Kickoff: Staying Sober on Game Days Games days are exciting. It's the time to put on your team shirts, bring out the snacks, and celebrate with family and friends. However, staying sober during this season can be a challenge. What are some ways to stay...
Did Mac Miller Ever Go To Rehab? Miller’s Drug History
Did Mac Miller Ever Go To Rehab? Miller's Drug History Whether rapper Mac Miller died because he overdosed on drugs or from other causes, his death is still tragic. Miller, 26, was a well-liked and well-respected—even by critics—musician from Pittsburgh. After a frat...
National Recovery Month: About & Celebration Activity Ideas
National Recovery Month: About & Celebration Activity Ideas People suffering from substance use disorder or other mental health issues are not only struggling with the symptoms and effects of their disease, but they are also faced with an additional challenge because...
Losing Someone To Addiction: What To Do
Losing Someone To Addiction: What To Do The death toll due to alcoholism and drug addiction is showing no signs of slowing down. The United States is dealing with an opioid epidemic and 63,632 Americans died in 2016 due to a drug overdose, according to the Centers for...
Finding Purpose in Life
Finding Purpose in Life Why are some people susceptible to substance use disorder? It is not an easy question to answer, because alcoholism and drug abuse are complicated issues. Genetics, upbringing, and environmental factors all might play a role in substance use...
Fun Activities You Can Do Sober
Fun Activities You Can Do Sober People recovering from addiction often worry about going back to their daily grind. After spending quite some time in a rehab facility, going back to their reality can be daunting. Many people in recovery can be lost when it comes to...