Celebrating Your Recovery
Paddling through the struggles of drug and alcohol addiction is an undeniable feat. No matter how long the addiction or recovery, every addict’s journey is
Sharing Your Recovery Progress
Drug addiction and the following recovery process are understandably touchy subjects for different individuals. Not only is sobriety a difficult personal challenge, but sharing it
Alcohol: Stimulant Or Depressant?
Alcohol affects people both as a sedative and as a stimulant. Depending on such factors as the makeup of one’s body chemistry and how much
How Exercise May Keep An Addict Sober
The many benefits of physical exercise can be seen in how they improve one’s health, strength, and mental clarity. In recent years, exercise has been
The Truth About Residential Drug Treatments
Most people believe they have a solid grasp of what residential drug treatment looks like and how they work. Movies, television shows, and social media
Nutritional Changes to Support Recovery
Recovery from addiction or substance abuse does not end after treatment. Statistics show that the first 30 days after treatment and recovery can prove to
How to Prevent Substance Abuse Relapse
The cost of substance abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs, adds up to over $740 billion dollars each year between crime, losses in productivity,
Nationwide Alcohol And Drug Trends
Every year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) puts together the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The information this
Top 5 States With The Highest Number Of Drug Addicts
The “war on drugs” has been raging on for decades in the United States. Historically, the first laws that restricted drug use occurred in the
Facts About Heroin
Heroin causes people to make irrational and poor choices. This disregard for reality and responsibility not only puts them at risk but often others around
Music Festivals See Increase In Drug Overdoes And Alcohol Abuse
Music festivals are hotbeds for drug use. Every year these festivals have reports of serious injuries from overdose or death from drug-related activities. Between December
Is There A Link Between PTSD and Addiction?
Research shows that 50-66 percent of people suffering from PTSD also struggle with addiction, and vice versa. When addiction and another condition co-exist, it’s defined
