Getting treatment is hard enough during normal times. Addicts seeking recovery face so many barriers: dual diagnosis, moving through the stages of change, financial difficulties... the list goes on. And ...
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NCBH Official COVID-19 Guidance for Rehabs
As an essential health service, drug and alcohol rehab becomes even more necessary as many recovering addicts relapse under the stresses of isolation under quarantine. The National Council for Behavioral ...
Mysterious Vaping Illness: Should I Stop Vaping?
If you’ve put any bit of attention into the news lately, you’ve undoubtedly seen the distressing headlines about a mysterious vaping illness. Vapes used to be associated with a transition ...
Sober Reality Stars Shine a Spotlight on Substance Abuse
Gone are the days of GTL and watching Snooki get arrested for falling over herself drunk on the beach. Granted, we still see a fair amount of booze-filled episodes on ...
Narcan Parties: RSVP Yes to Lower Overdose Death Toll
If we could wave a magic wand and reverse the opioid crisis, it would have happened already. It’s long been at a point where saying, “We’re working on it” isn’t ...
Sober Social Media: Make Way for Sober Influencers
How many times do you check your Instagram every day? More times than you’d like to admit? Me too. Social media takes up a huge chunk of our time. And ...
Who Answers Addiction Help Lines?
Making the decision to accept help SHOULD be the most difficult part of getting help for addicts. After all, it’s not easy to move through the stages of change toward ...
Meth Mouth: 5 Causes of Rapid Oral Rot
Although meth mouth captured the public interest over the years, it’s actually not a well-studied phenomenon. Because meth users are notoriously difficult to track, controlled studies remain lacking. But a ...
Athletes Who Are Successful in Their Recovery
There are several reasons why athletes rely on medications, steroids or other substances in order to keep playing. To be the best, they have to constantly improve themselves. Medication and ...
10 Famous Musicians Who Died from Substance Abuse
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." - Plato It's always sad hearing about someone's passing, whether they ...