addiction recovery blog

Substance use disorder has upended the lives of so many, but only in recent years has it been truly acknowledged as a disease—one that can

Different types of drugs affect people differently. This can be due to the fact that each person’s body is made up differently, and situational differences can also have an

One of the less talked about issues that coincide with substance abuse is domestic violence. The American Society of Addiction Medicine reports that substance abuse

During times of stress, people often reach for alcohol. A substance long-relied upon for social relief, celebratory occasions, and for pleasure, it is also used

Firefighters, EMS Workers, and Substance Abuse Disorder First responders experience an extremely high level of stress every day on the job. They are called to

One of the scariest parts about recovery from substance abuse is also the reason many begin using in the first place: emotions. After pushing them

Deciding to go to rehab is no small or simple choice. Every situation presents different circumstances, and the decision could have been made for any

It is often said that relapse is a natural part of the recovery process. Because the goal of recovery is sobriety—and the failure to achieve