Men and Addiction: Three Key Risk Factors
Men are more vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction due to factors including undiagnosed mental health issues, addiction stigma, and higher rates of trauma. In fact, PEW recently provided research…
Read More10 Famous Men in Recovery
In the entertainment world, many famous men are thriving in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. With so many celebrities and notable people embracing sobriety after battling addiction, it is…
Read MoreTop 3 Tips for Moms in Addiction Recovery
Like being a mom, recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a challenging but a worthy and rewarding journey. Maintaining sobriety while caring for a family bring additional complications, especially…
Read MoreHow a Loved One’s Addiction Impacts Moms
No mother ever forgets the day she gives birth to her child. She remembers the exact time, the place, the first cry, the tiny fingers and toes, the rush of…
Read MoreWorking Towards Recovery: Returning to Work After Rehab
Returning to work after addiction treatment can be daunting without proper preparation. Feeling nervous, stressed, or excited when beginning the next chapter is normal and expected. Remember the effort you…
Read MoreWomen and Binge Drinking During the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted many aspects of our lives, including our relationship with alcohol. For women in particular, the stress and isolation have led to significant changes in…
Read MoreAlcohol Addiction: Long-Term Health Risks and Medical Complications
Drinking alcohol excessively can have severe consequences for your health, both in the short and long term. Let’s look at the long-term health issues associated with alcohol misuse and the…
Read More3 Simple Ways for Veterans to Access Addiction Treatment
For Veterans struggling with an addiction to drugs and alcohol, there are treatment programs easily accessible. Unfortunately, even with free quality treatment available to our service member community, addiction stigma…
Read MoreHow Fake Pills Fuel the Overdose Epidemic
Fentanyl-laced fake pills are flooding communities nationwide. These counterfeit and illicitly produced pills look like legitimate prescription opioids such as oxycodone and Xanax. Some fake pills are now being manufactured…
Read MoreWhat Is a High-Functioning Alcoholic?
High-functioning alcoholism is a term used to describe individuals who struggle with alcoholism but can maintain a certain level of functionality in their personal and professional lives. These individuals may…
Read MoreAre the 12 Steps Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment?
The 12 Step program has been a successful and widely recognized practice supporting recovery from addiction, used successfully by millions of people worldwide. Today, it is implemented in various drug…
Read MoreMeth Addiction on the Rise
The New Meth Addiction Epidemic Meth addiction and related deaths are on the rise, concerning many experts that a deadly new meth epidemic is quickly spreading across the United States. …
Read MoreOlder Adults and Addiction: A Growing Problem
With addiction and overdose rates dramatically on the rise, older adults are often overlooked as a vulnerable population to drug and alcohol abuse. However, the senior population is increasingly at…
Read MoreWhat is the Relationship Between Anxiety and Addiction?
Anxiety is a mental health issue common among people struggling with addiction to drugs and alcohol. In fact, according to Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), about 20 percent…
Read MoreFour Key Steps to Finding Recovery after Addiction Relapse
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a chronic condition that can include relapse after periods of sobriety and even long-term recovery. In fact, according to the National Institute on Drug…
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