How can employers and co-workers help an employee suffering from addiction in the workplace? Each year, addiction costs American businesses an estimated $276 billion. Beyond the financial impact,

The summer season provides numerous opportunities to consume alcohol at a rate that can quickly lead to binge drinking and related risks. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a common occurrence at

Developing an effective sober summer strategy can help you manage triggers and fortify your sobriety. While summertime provides many opportunities to strengthen your recovery through sober,

A holistic approach to recovery includes essential practices that ensure a healthy body and mind. These practices also feed into intentional self-care. In addition to your recovery program, take

A sober summer strategy brings countless opportunities to enhance your sobriety and relish your recovery. Whether you are new to recovery or firmly in long-term sobriety, explore summer experiences

By Javier Ley, DPC, LCAC When I moved to a rural area two years ago to work for Valley Hope, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment organization, little did I realize that I would see a resurgence

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Each day, nurses working in the addiction treatment field provide direct care to patients with a substance use disorder (SUD). Nurses play an essential role in helping SUD patients find healing in

Addiction is a family disease. It can damage and destroy even the strongest of families. Recovery is equally powerful. It transforms families, providing hope and healing that can repair and

Recent studies on alcohol misuse show a significant increase in heavy drinking among women. This trend raises several alarm bells because women face a higher risk of certain alcohol-related health