Addiction Recovery Blog

Successfully completing a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program is a significant accomplishment. It means that not only did you recognize that you had a problem; you took the steps to overcome it. During treatment you learned many strategies to support a...

Everyone gets stressed out from time to time. It is how you deal with this stress that is important. For those in recovery from addiction, their previous coping mechanism may have been to turn to drugs or alcohol. Now that they are substance-free, they must make...

The decision to admit that you have a problem with addiction and need help is a big step. It means that you are taking control of your future and making a conscious effort to make positive changes in your life. When entering addiction treatment, many people begin to...

How Alcohol Impairs Your Driving Abilities From the time they are young, people hear about the danger of driving under the influence. And yet it is still a significant problem throughout the country. Many people think that because they feel fine, they are safe to...

Recovery entails more than just abstaining from substance use. It is creating a drug-free lifestyle and incorporating changes that benefit your physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Making the choice to overcome addiction is a difficult step, but the first...

When it comes to recovery from addiction, the facility that you choose can have a significant impact. Not all facilities are the same; they may tailor to different clientele or have different approaches to treatment. Finding one that you feel confident in and...

Substance use disorder education and prevention should start at an early age. The more educated and supported children are in making healthy choices and saying no to drugs and alcohol, the more it can benefit them as they get older. Researchers have identified several...

Having a little self esteem can go a long way in life. In can help you to be happier, healthier, and more motivated. Oftentimes when people feel that their self esteem is low, they may begin having negative thoughts or turn to unhealthy habits – such as substance use...

When it comes to treating addiction, there are many different approaches that may prove beneficial depending on the client and their situation. Many people are familiar with 12-step programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous. While some clients find...

There are many different factors that contribute to substance use disorder. 5 factors that contribute to substance use disorder include genetics, environment, family history, occupation and social factors. These are some of the most common factors that contribute to...