What’s Evidence-Based Treatment for Addiction Recovery?
At its core, addiction is a complex condition that requires comprehensive and effective treatment strategies. Evidence-based treatments (EBTs) stand out as one of the most effective solutions for addiction, offering…
Is Rehab Covered Under FMLA?
Substance use disorders (SUDs) affect your life in many ways, including your ability to work. That’s why US law provides employment protections for rehab from substance abuse. It’s called the…
Life After Rehab
Completing a drug rehabilitation program is an important step toward reclaiming your life after addiction. It’s exciting, but transitioning from the structured environment of rehab to the outside world where…
8 Proven Tips for Navigating a Relationship While Sober
Navigating intimate relationships during sobriety presents unique challenges and opportunities. Approximately 70% of adults who have faced mental health or substance use challenges are in recovery, and the dynamics of…
Understanding Tramadol Addiction
Tramadol is a synthetic opioid that modifies the brain and nervous system’s response, providing effective relief for moderate to severe pain. Usually prescribed for post-surgery treatment and osteoarthritis, tramadol comes…
What Is SMART Recovery?
SMART Recovery is a group-based addiction recovery model known for its tools and techniques based on scientific research. It follows the principles of Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) and aims…
Physical Symptoms and Pain Management in Gabapentin Withdrawal
The drug gabapentin, also marketed under the name Neurontin, was mainly created to treat epilepsy. However, currently, its uses have expanded, and it is now used to treat ailments including…
6 Codependent Family Roles
Codependency refers to a dysfunctional and enabling relationship dynamic that often develops between a substance abuser (the addict) and a close family member, friend, or partner (the codependent). It can…
Navigating the Path to Recovery: Laura’s Journey and Your First Steps
Laura was 29 and seemed to have it all—a prestigious degree, a coveted job, and the praise of her colleagues. Yet, her regular alcohol abuse, normalized by a high-achieving but…
7 Tips on How to Host the Ultimate Sober Friendsgiving
The holiday season can be challenging for those on the path to sobriety. Thanksgiving, in particular, often revolves around communal drinking, making it a potential minefield for those avoiding alcohol….