Articles
Rehab and MEDICARE: The Ultimate Guide to Addiction Treatment for Seniors with MEDICARE
The senior population, those 65 and older, is booming, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau is set to reach 83.7 million by 2050, nearly double the population of
The Future of Addiction Treatment
Substance addiction is a complex illness characterized by powerful and, at times, irresistible cravings, along with compulsive substance seeking and use. Although the path to
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism: Long-term Recovery Programs
Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide (Third Edition) states that, “Remaining in treatment for an adequate period of time is critical. The appropriate duration for
Heroin Addiction and Opiate Addiction: Recovery is Possible!
According to the Harvard Mental Health Letter, opiates are “outranked only by alcohol as humanity’s oldest, most widespread, and most persistent drug problem.” This problem,
Spirituality: All Inclusive, Never Exclusive
Ever since its original publishing, the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous makes many references to God. At Discovery Place, a concerted effort is made to avoid placing restrictions on,
Quit Heroin – The Comprehensive Guide to Heroin Recovery
Trapped in the Well of Addiction Imagine, for a moment, the analogy of a child trapped in a well. After an unlucky slip, the toddler
How to Turn Down a Drink Like a Boss
Okay, so you’re sober now. But keep clean long enough, and someone will ask you if you’d like a drink. If you haven’t prepared a
How to Stay Sober on Vacation
The day has arrived. You’ve put in the work. You’ve stayed sober. Now it’s time for a little rest and relaxation. Maybe something on the
What Recovery Means to Me
How can I put into words something that can only be experienced? It takes my breath away to think of where I was two years
Addiction Researcher and Anti-12 Stepper Owned By Harvard
An article on Salon recently went viral. Thousands of social shares later, and I’m sure at least some people with substance abuse disorders have died because of
The Benefits of AA’s 5th Step (Part 3): Healing, Humility, and New Found Strength
Bill Wilson’s book of essays Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions seeks to broaden and deepen the understanding of the Twelve Steps as written in the earlier book
12 Step Recovery: Step 1, Part 1- Admission, Surrender & Acceptance
AA’s first step is neatly sliced in two distinct yet intrinsically related pieces. “We admitted we were powerless over alcohol” and “our lives had become