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What is a Sponsor in Recovery?
Sponsorship is an integral part of any 12-step recovery program.
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What to Expect in an Outpatient Detox
What Is Outpatient Detox? Everyone’s addiction journey is unique. No two journeys are the same. So not everyone requires residential treatment. Outpatient detox is a non-residential care option. It is specifically designed for people who have obligations for work, school, or family life. For a person struggling with addiction, outpatient detox offers the therapeutic attention needed to…
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How Long is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Medication-Assisted Treatment or MAT in the United States typically blends therapeutic counseling with medication management.
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Are Opioids Inherently Dangerous?
Humans have been using opioids for thousands of years.
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What is the Difference Between Alcohol Misuse and Abuse?
The United States has been in the midst of an opioid addiction epidemic for over a decade.
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5 Of The Most Common Signs of Late-Stage Alcoholism
Alcoholism is the layperson’s name for alcohol use disorder.
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Is Alcoholism a Disease or a Choice?
Humanity’s relationship with alcohol is almost as old as civilization itself.
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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Nearly everyone will face anxiety in their life, it’s a normal part of being human.
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How to Protect your Sobriety on the 4th of July
As one of America’s booziest holidays, the Independence Day can be a major trigger for people in recovery.
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What is the Vagus Nerve and How Could it Support Addiction Treatment?
Vagus Nerve Stimulation is showing promise as an addiction and Substance Use Disorder treatment.
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7 Don’ts for Discussing Someone’s Addiction With Them
All loved ones of addicts reach the point where they need to discuss the problem with the person directly.
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Am I Enabling? The Difference Between Helping and Hurting
When our loved ones are in trouble, all we want to do is help.
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LGBTQ Month: Methamphetamine Use in the Gay Community
Crystal Meth use in the gay community has been a concern since the 1990’s but in recent years, use has skyrocketed.
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How Prescription Painkillers Can Lead to Heroin Addiction
Painkillers such as Codeine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone and Morphine are all narcotics from the same family of drugs as Heroin.
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Schizophrenia and Substance Abuse Disorder: What You Should Know
Schizophrenia is a very serious mental disorder which can be devastating to those affected and their families.
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Rebuilding Foster Care Families in the Aftermath of Addiction
It’s no secret that addiction tears families apart, this is especially true in the case of foster care.
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Telehealth: Addiction and Mental Health Conditions
Telehealth is a healthcare service available through a virtual platform.
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What Is the Ketamine Drug?
Ketamine (referred to on the street as Special K) is an anesthetic prescription drug that also has psychedelic properties.
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How Long Does Ativan Stay in Your System?
Ativan is a prescription benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and a variety of other health conditions.
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Narcotics Drug List
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) defines a narcotic as a drug that relieves pain and produces drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility.
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Staying Sober During the Holiday: Six Tips
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, and for people new to recovery, they can be particularly daunting.