Should I Go to Rehab? When 12-Step Meetings Just Aren’t Enough
While 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous boast a nearly 50% success rate, what about the other half who find these programs insufficient for their recovery journey? Studies suggest that rehab…
Do I Need Al-Anon?
Alcoholism doesn’t just affect the individual struggling with addiction; it has a ripple effect on their family and loved ones. If you constantly worry about an alcoholic loved one and…
Court Ordered Alcohol Monitoring Bracelets: What You Should Know
Alcohol monitoring bracelets are an increasingly common punishment for DUI arrests as an alternative to jail time. These wearable alcohol detectors can identify even just teensy amounts of alcohol in…
Can you get a DUI on a Bike?
The law is very clear about the consequences of being intoxicated while operating a vehicle with four wheels, but what about when that “vehicle” only has two of them? We’re…
Understanding Alcohol Brain Fog
We’ve all heard the term “brain fog” thrown around, but when it comes to alcohol, this fog can become a lingering haze that disrupts your life. Understanding what alcohol brain…
10 Job Tips for Recovering Addicts
Navigating the job market is challenging for anyone, but the journey can feel like an uphill battle for those in recovery from addiction. Let’s explore some tips to help you…
Ecstasy: What are the effects it has on the brain?
Ecstasy, also known as MDMA, Molly, or “E”, is one of the most popular recreational drugs in America, commonly used among partygoers and young adults. Side effects include energy and…
Embracing Sobriety: One Day at a Time with AA
Focusing your energy and attention on the present is essential to recovery. Instead of worrying about the possibility of a relapse or mulling over past mistakes, concentrate on the next…
Subutex vs. Suboxone
Despite some pretty major similarities, including sharing the same first syllable, Subutex and Suboxone are not the same drug. They cannot be used interchangeably or substituted for one another (unless…
3 Alternatives to Buprenorphine (Suboxone)
Although buprenorphine-based medications, Suboxone and Subutex, are widely used as part of opioid addiction treatment (and are considered to be safe and effective), there are plenty of good reasons why…