Embracing the Three C’s of Al-Anon: A Guide for Loved Ones
In the challenging journey of loving someone struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs), understanding and internalizing the three Cs of Al-Anon can be profoundly transformative. Al-Anon focuses on these three…
7 Jobs with Highest Addiction Rates
There are many professions linked to alcohol abuse and illicit drug use. The high stakes, long hours, erratic schedules, and exposure to traumatic experiences that many professionals experience lead some…
New Study Finds Insomnia Drug Might Prevent Oxycodone Relapse
Opioids, including oxycodone, are very effective medications for pain, but they have an unfortunate potential for addiction that could lead to misuse and dependence. However, researchers found a relationship between…
Understanding Sobriety Milestones for Long-Term Success
Getting over addiction is difficult; partially because it involves a literal change of a person’s chemistry and physiology, partially because humans are hardwired to avoid difficult things (biologically, we’re all…
How Do Family Visits Work In Rehab?
Millions of people in the United States experience substance abuse every year, but significantly fewer people get the help they need with addiction rehab. The ones fortunate enough to go…
Winter-Related Factors Linked to Increased Risk of Addiction
Various factors make winter a potentially high-risk season for people with substance use disorder (SUD). First, research shows that opioid overdoses increase in winter. More specifically, fatal overdoses can spike…
How To Get Treatment For Your Spouse
Loving an addict is hard — for a lot of reasons. Drug addiction can erode trust, communication, and self-worth, inflicting emotional hardship on all involved. However, dealing with an addicted…
Barriers to Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment
There are over 46 million Americans who meet the criteria of having a substance use disorder — a little over 16% of the U.S. population — according to SAMHSA’s latest…
High-functioning depression and substance abuse
Pop culture often portrays depression in the same way: a person who refuses to leave their home — or even just their couch — to shower, get out of their…
The Start Of A New Year: Don’t Trade One Addiction for Another
The New Year often brings high expectations for life changes, which can be particularly challenging for those in addiction recovery. In fact, statistics show that about 65% of individuals recovering…