How Do I Deal With the Relapse of Someone I Care About?

As a person in recovery, you likely have many friends who are working hard to lead a sober life. What happens in your social circle

April 22, 2021

I Can’t Be Addicted if I Have a Prescription, Can I?

When most people think of addiction or substance abuse, they may think of illicit substances like cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine. Although not illegal, alcohol may

April 11, 2021

The Six Stages of Recovery

If you’re in recovery, you probably already know it’s a process that never ends–you’re in recovery for life. But did you know that there are

April 6, 2021

What Are the Four Phases of Treatment for Addiction?

Treatment for substance use and addiction begins the moment you decide that you’ve had enough. The moment you step through the doors of a rehabilitation

March 31, 2021

Is Alcoholism Hereditary?

Science often grapples with the “nature versus nurture” theory about various disorders and diseases. Alcoholism is no exception. Is it a hereditary disease or learned

March 27, 2021

Why Should I Get Sober?

When you stop drinking, everyone tells you how much healthier you’ll be. Well, yes, but what else happens? Let’s get down to all the benefits

March 22, 2021

How Can Wilderness Therapy Treat Addiction?

You may have already noticed that you experience a certain rejuvenating effect when you go outside or go to a big park. Whether you do

March 20, 2021

What Should I Do If I’ve Relapsed?

You were doing so well. You had hit rock-bottom and got help. You got clean and started your life over. Then you ran into an

March 19, 2021

What Is Alcohol Poisoning?

In the U.S., we often talk about drug overdoses, substance abuse, and alcohol problems, but we seldom understand the seriousness of another kind of overdose–alcohol

March 15, 2021

What Happens During Heroin Withdrawal?

You’ve finally admitted to yourself you’re addicted to heroin. You’re tired of the lies, stealing, living on the streets, and the day-to-day struggle to get

March 11, 2021

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