If you have successfully completed drug treatment, it is a milestone and a major accomplishment. While that milestone should be celebrated, the real work in recovery begins once you leave treatment. The stress of daily life can bring cravings and urges to use to the...
Addiction is a chronic and progressive condition that significantly affects both men and women. While each sex may have similarities in how addiction impacts their lives, that may not benefit from a “one size fits all” treatment approach. Men and women have inherent...
The war against opioid drugs has reached a fever pitch in the United States. According to a report from the CDC, more than 63,600 lives were lost to a drug overdose in 2016. Two-thirds of those deaths involved prescription painkillers. To help curb the opioid crisis...
If you have successfully completed a drug treatment program, it is an accomplishment worth celebrating. You have done all the heavy lifting in overcoming your addiction, but you can not recover alone. You’re going to need sober supports. The key to long-term...
Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances in the United States. For those who struggle with chronic alcohol dependence, it can lead to serious physical and psychological problems. If you or a loved one are struggling with alcohol abuse, you may think you...