6 Ways to Build Healthy Relationships in Recovery
Building healthy relationships in recovery is one of the more difficult parts of your journey. You may be trying to repair damaged relationships or navigating the world of relationships without […]
How to Talk to My Parents About Being “In Recovery”
Being in recovery from a substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder is something to be incredibly proud of. When you’re in recovery from addiction, you have accomplished something significant. […]
Healing From Chronic Pain Without Drugs
Chronic pain is a medical condition that can last for months or years in contrast to short-term, acute pain. This type of long-term pain can affect any part of your […]
Can You Get Hooked on Weight Loss Pills?
Weight loss pills are a broad category of substances. Sometimes, the term refers to over-the-counter medications and supplements you might use to help you lose weight or reduce your appetite. […]
Is Inpatient Rehab for Women Different?
When you’re choosing a rehab program for drug addiction or alcohol addiction, you have a lot of choices. Programs are available on an inpatient or outpatient basis, for example. There […]
Did COVID-19 Cause More People to Relapse On Opioids?
The COVID-19 outbreak has taken a significant toll on people physically and mentally worldwide. One area of impact has been relapses, and related drug overdoses. The rate of relapses on […]
Maintaining Long-Term Sobriety Through Mindfulness
Getting sober is one of the most challenging and rewarding things you’ll ever do in your life. However, once you initially go through treatment and stop using drugs and alcohol, […]
Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Substance Abuse
Having a mental or behavioral disorder doesn’t automatically mean dealing with a substance use disorder. However, other co-occurring mental health disorders can raise the risk of addiction. Oppositional defiant disorder […]
Healing From Addiction with Exercise
Physical movement and exercise therapy can be a powerful way to heal during addiction recovery and improve your quality of life. While there are enormous benefits to making physical movement […]
Drug Addiction in the Elderly Years
Addiction in the elderly population is a surprisingly pervasive problem and growing public health concern that’s only beginning to get attention. Drug addiction in the elderly can go under the […]