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 [...]
28 Recovery Quotes That Will Make Your Day Recovery from any substance abuse disorder – whether it's alcoholism or drug addiction – requires both a physical and a mental commitment. Physical, because recovery requires abstinence from any [...]
HOW TO REMAIN SUPPORTIVE AFTER TREATMENT If your friend decides to come back home after rehab, remember, this can be a bittersweet experience for him or her. It's about returning back to “normal” life and [...]
You have a close friend that struggles with alcoholism. You want to be a good friend and assist in any way you can. Feeling lost? Don't know where to start? You don’t know if you [...]
