Common Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms and How to Prevent Them
Addiction withdrawal symptoms occur when you suddenly stop or reduce chronic use of drugs or alcohol. The severity of withdrawal symptoms depends on the substance and length of misuse. Attempting…
Read MoreHow Does Outpatient Treatment Help Addiction Recovery?
Outpatient treatment programs help people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction to receive treatment without leaving their jobs, families, and other responsibilities. Most patients who participate in an outpatient program…
Read MoreHow Does MAT Help with Addiction Treatment?
For people struggling with an addiction to opioids, medication-assisted treatment or MAT therapy is an effective way to help achieve sobriety and maintain recovery. As overdose deaths from opioid addiction…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Get Sober
Each day brings a new opportunity to heal from drug and alcohol addiction and get sober. There are countless reasons to find help for substance abuse and many resources and…
Read MoreTop Four Self-Care Strategies for Addiction Recovery
Self-care strategies are essential to strengthening and maintaining your recovery routine. Developing an effective self-care plan can help you manage and overcome triggers and other stressors that can negatively impact…
Read More10 New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery
For people in recovery, sobriety should be separate from New Year’s resolutions. However, the holiday season does present the opportunity to strengthen your sobriety. At the end of each year,…
Read MoreEight Reasons to Seek Addiction Help During the Holidays
Each year, people suffering from substance abuse dangerously delay seeking addiction help during the holidays. Often, the reasoning used for pushing aside treatment stems from not wanting to leave family…
Read MoreHow to Support a Family Member in Recovery During the Holidays
How can family members to do to support a loved one’s recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol, especially during the holidays? There are many important ways to support a…
Read MoreFive Practices for Staying Sober During the Holidays
For people living in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, staying sober during the holidays can sometimes feel challenging. Following a few best practices can help you manage your sobriety…
Read MoreFive Ways Spiritual Addiction Treatment Supports Recovery
Spiritual addiction treatment is an essential part of an effective substance abuse care plan, providing key support and reinforcement for long-term recovery. Engagement in spiritual activities during drug and alcohol…
Read MoreTop Five Benefits of Online Addiction Treatment
With the benefits of virtual care expanding, many people are turning to online addiction treatment programs as a supplement to in-person care. At Valley Hope, this virtual care solution is…
Read More10 Tips for a Sober July 4th
For people new to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction, celebrating your first Fourth of July holiday can be a challenge. When you are in recovery, it’s important to adjust your…
Read MoreFathers in Recovery: A Daughter’s Gratitude
As I reflect on my own path toward healing, many thoughts and emotions begin to surface. However, the greatest of all is gratitude. It is both an overwhelming overflow of…
Read MoreAlcohol Awareness: 20 Key Facts
Alcohol continues to rank as the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States. In fact, 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse…
Read MoreBinge Drinking Boom: COVID-19 and Alcohol
Stress and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic is driving a dangerous spike in alcohol consumption and binge drinking among Americans, especially women. To manage COVID-19 quarantines and stress, many…
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