Most Common Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
If you suddenly stop drinking after months or years of alcohol abuse, your mind and body will have adverse reactions. Every person experiences unique alcohol withdrawal symptoms, but some are…
Details
Why Is Aftercare So Important?
It takes hard work to persevere and complete an addiction treatment program. However, that’s just the start of what will be a lifelong effort to maintain your sobriety. And you’re…
Details
Are Interventions Only For Drug Use?
When people hear the word “intervention,” their minds often jump to one built around confronting someone about a drug or alcohol addiction. While drug interventions and alcohol interventions are the…
Details
5 Signs of Physical Dependence to Drugs
Many people get sucked into drug use after trying them in a social setting. Because drugs like heroin and methamphetamine produce quick highs, it doesn’t take long for users to…
Details
Importance of a Support System During Recovery
Deciding to give up drugs and alcohol for your new sober lifestyle often means cutting off those who enabled your substance abuse. Recovery is an individual process that’s often lonely.…
Details
Can I Ever Return to Casual Drinking?
There’s a broad spectrum when it comes to drinking. Casual drinkers, or social drinkers, occasionally consume alcohol, usually at a social event. They can control how much they drink and…
Details
How COVID Has Affected Addiction Recovery
Dealing with recovery was difficult, even before the COVID-19 pandemic upended our lives. Trying to find the strength to remain sober became 1,000 times more difficult. The bonds you form…
Details
Helping Your Loved One Begin Heroin Addiction Treatment
No one wants to see someone who means a lot to them struggle with heroin addiction. Many people struggle when it comes to getting a loved one to admit they…
DetailsMost Common Mental Health Issues During Recovery
Managing a substance use disorder can be a complex process. Mental health and addiction often go hand in hand. Many individuals receiving treatment through addiction treatment programs have an untreated…
Details
5 Tips for Dealing With Relapse Triggers
Dealing with the possibility of relapse is just one of the challenges people face once they leave a treatment center. Addiction is a chronic illness that individuals must manage for…
Details