Imagine standing at a crossroads, map in hand. One path leads to a sanctuary where you can focus entirely on healing; the other allows you to navigate recovery while maintaining your daily life. Both [...]
The brain can rebuild itself after trauma — but not in the way you might expect. At 2 am in a hospital room, a family watches their loved one emerge from a coma. In [...]
Your career hangs in the balance. The drug test notice arrived this morning, and now you're wondering about that kratom you took last week. While millions turn to this Southeast Asian herb for pain [...]
Recovery is a journey, not a destination — and sometimes, that journey includes navigating the treacherous terrain of potential relapse. Understanding the subtle signals — the relapse warning signs — that precede a return [...]
When it comes to recovery, knowledge is your best ally. Suboxone, a lifeline for many battling opioid addiction, has intricate dynamics that affect how it interacts with your body. From detection windows to personal [...]
Addiction Relapse Driven By Drug-Seeking Habit,Not Just Drug Published in 'Biological Psychiatry' journal PHILADELPHIA (12/17/2021) – Why are some individuals able to use recreational drugs in a controlled way, whereas others switch to the [...]
Once you enter treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction, your hope is that you have overcome the compulsion to turn to your substance of choice. In recovery, you get to learn new coping skills [...]
When you prepare to enter inpatient drug or alcohol rehab, it is akin to thinking about going away to college. Getting the most out of both experiences requires pre-planning, preparation, and putting in a [...]
Groan, I know. As we approach 2020, more and more of our thoughts and topics tend to be about the new year that’s coming. Part of that can be something a large number of [...]
For many, the new year is a time to start fresh and develop healthy habits. With 2019 coming to a close and 2020 drawing near, it’s no wonder countless people are making sobriety their [...]
