What Trauma do Men Face?
Even in today’s society, when many treat men and women equally, men are often seen as the stronger sex. Men aren’t supposed to have emotions, or feelings, or be affected by things in certain opinions, [...]
When Can I Have Fun in Sobriety?
You’ve decided to stop drinking, or using drugs, you’ve been through a rehab program, and you’re in recovery. Sobriety is a wonderful thing, and it’s truly living, yet many people associate sober living as a [...]
When Does Addiction Happen?
Addiction ruins lives. A drug habit can end a career or end in overdose. A drinking problem can lead to a DUI arrest or an accident, and can be the cause of a divorce. Such [...]
Why Do People Start Using Drugs or Alcohol?
One thing that many families and friends of those struggling with addiction find themselves asking often is why? Why did their loved one begin using these drugs or drinking so heavily in the first place? [...]
Is Art Therapy Useful Outside of Treatment?
For many people struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to find the words when it’s time to talk in therapy. It can feel exhaustive and stressful to have to find a way to describe [...]
Are There Dangers in Detoxing at Home?
Detoxing from drugs and alcohol is not an easy process. In fact, it could be deadly. Do not detox at home; there are too many health risks. The best way to detox is with supervision [...]
Does a Treatment Center Make or Break Recovery?
The treatment center, also known as rehab, is a healthcare facility that helps people with drug or alcohol problems adjust to a healthy and sober lifestyle. It provides therapy for substance abuse and other behavioral [...]
How Do You Choose the Right Treatment Program?
Recovery takes a lot of hard work, an optimistic attitude, and encouragement from sober loved ones. A good support system with positive reinforcement will help in very difficult times. There are various treatment programs with [...]
How Do You Choose the Right Detox Model?
One of the first steps to recovery from an addiction is to detox. Toxic substances must be removed from the person's body. There are different detox models to choose from, and depending on what drug [...]
Are Cravings a Sign I Don’t Want to be Sober?
Cravings can be extremely difficult to face, especially if they pop up seemingly out of nowhere after you’ve been clean for a long period of time. Triggers and the cravings they can bring are a [...]