Addiction treatment has come a long way in the last two decades. Prescription drugs can now help keep drug and alcohol addicts away from their drug of choice. A few …
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Why Addicts Refuse Help When Life is Falling Apart
Addicts have different levels of awareness depending on their drug of choice and the stage of their addiction. They may understand that their life is falling apart, or tunnel vision …
4 Ways To Supplement The 12 Steps
I wouldn’t be sober if it wasn’t for _____. For thousands of people, that blank would immediately be filled with the 12 Steps. While the 12 Steps aren’t for everyone, ...
Checklist: How to Prepare Yourself for Treatment
So you’ve finally made the decision to get help — or at least came to the realization that you might need help. Admitting there’s a problem is a huge step. ...
Why You Should Be Celebrating World Mental Health Day
Empathy and empowerment. These are things we preach about daily but still fatally struggle with, especially when considering those who suffer from mental illness and addiction. You don’t even have ...
Preventing Relapse: Why Aftercare in Recovery is Crucial
First thing’s first: let’s get rid of the notion of being “fixed.” There is no instant, easy, or permanent fix in addiction recovery. It just doesn’t work that way. Recovery ...
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 ...
Teen Substance Abuse: What To Do If Your Child Is Struggling With Substance Abuse
Ask any parent what they think about parenting and almost every single one of them will say it’s rewarding and their greatest accomplishment. But parenting is scary. You’re responsible for ...
Finding a Job After Addiction Treatment
Addiction derails your life. There’s no way around it. And we’re not talking about an unexpected flat tire or running out of gas. Addiction is the high speed train heading ...
Judging Addicts vs. Treating Addicts with Compassion
It’s easy to look at the too-thin, dirt-caked arms peeking through dirty heaps of newspaper and tattered blankets, hear the nonsensical mutterings, and think: “addict.” The quick thought is likely ...