How Pets Help With Addiction Recovery
May 12, 2021 6 min Read
It’s estimated that within the 21 million Americans struggling with addiction, only 10% receive treatment. People choose not to stick with treatment options for a variety of reasons. Oftentimes it’s…How Stable is Telehealth Addiction Recovery?
April 20, 2021 8 min Read
Your addiction recovery process can be a challenging, lonely experience even in the best of circumstances. However, the past year has thrown additional issues into the mix. The need for…How to Explain and Overcome an Employment Gap While in Recovery
March 31, 2021 7 min Read
Those who are recovering from addiction are a brave breed who are looking to put their mistakes behind them and turn to a productive and successful life. One of the…Parenting While Recovering From an Addiction
March 8, 2021 6 min Read
Recovering from an addiction isn’t something to take lightly. It can be a long, difficult process. The elements of recovery include everything from discovering your own identity without the use…Industries for Former Addicts Reentering the Workforce
February 18, 2021 6 min Read
For a large number of former addicts, recovery is an enduring process that impacts every facet of life. From personal relationships to education and employment, staying on the path to…Getting Back to Work After Struggling With Addiction
December 14, 2020 7 min Read
Recovering from an addiction is hard work. Seeking treatment requires courage that many people do not have. Once treatment is over, it’s time to return to life as the new…Battling the Stigma of Addiction
November 18, 2020 7 min Read
Addiction can disrupt and damage a person’s life in more ways than one. While the actual addiction is a war in itself to battle — untreated drug and alcohol abuse…Sobriety and the Pandemic: Preparing for the Challenges of Addiction Recovery During the Holidays
October 27, 2020 6 min Read
According to SAMHSA, as of 2017, nearly 20 million adults within the country struggled with some type of substance use disorder. Though people deal with addiction for a variety of…Holiday Stress and COVID-19: Uncertainty Can Lead to Alcohol and Drug Abuse
October 5, 2020 6 min Read
The holiday season does bring about excess, whether eating, drinking, family functions, and even drug abuse. Unrealistic expectations, over-commitment, unhealthy eating, financial strain, and even fatigue frays emotions and creates…The Pros and Cons of Social Media When in Addiction Recovery
September 21, 2020 7 min Read
Addiction recovery is a long, challenging process. Alongside withdrawal from the substance itself, addicts are confronted by the hurdles of everyday life which can hamper their progress. One of the…Testimonial on Fighting Addiction
August 25, 2020 23 min Read
Addiction is a powerful disease that knows no bounds and can take anyone into its shackles with little-to-no-effort sometimes. Once you’re in it, it’s easy to spiral into constant negative…Staying Clean in the Face of COVID: Addiction Treatment Clinics Struggle to Keep Up with COVID-19
July 17, 2020 6 min Read
Under the best of circumstances, loneliness and anxiety exact a heavy price on your mental health. But when you combine the heavy burden of life under a pandemic lockdown with…Dangers Increase with Less Restriction
May 21, 2020 5 min Read
Changing with the times The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many aspects of how our society operates. These changes are focused around maintaining the activities of our daily lives while simultaneously…How Are Those in Recovery Getting Through the Pandemic?
May 5, 2020 5 min Read
A return to normal desired The COVID-19 pandemic has been underway for several weeks now in America, and states are beginning to explore the possibility of resuming normal operations. Temperatures…What Happened to Rehabilitation?
April 8, 2020 9 min Read
A new “solution” to substance abuse Brace yourselves for the future of heroin addiction treatment. It’s not a new miracle drug, or form of behavioral therapy. It’s HAT, or Heroin…Some Treatment Makes It Harder to Recover
April 8, 2020 5 min Read
An undiscussed problem in addiction treatment There’s a problem with addiction treatment that no one’s talking about. It’s that we’re making it harder and harder for people to get off…Opioid Vending Machines
April 8, 2020 4 min Read
A convenient solution to addiction recovery Imagine seeing someone walking up onto a sidewalk, approaching a vending machine, and leaving with a small handful of powerful opioid painkillers. It sounds…A Missed Opportunity
April 8, 2020 4 min Read
A brief history of addiction during pregnancy With more and more individuals suffering from substance abuse, especially opioids, are country is seeing an increase in a very controversial demographic, pregnant…