Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
Addiction is a complex disease that affects nearly 23 million Americans.1 Older adults struggling with a substance use disorder face a number of unique challenges. [...]
Addiction is a complex disease that affects nearly 23 million Americans.1 Older adults struggling with a substance use disorder face a number of unique challenges. [...]
By the time we reach mid-life, we’re generally more self-aware than we were in our younger years, and this bodes well for recovery. Self-reflection [...]
A holistic approach to addiction treatment should include both traditional and complementary therapies. Horticultural therapy is one of many complementary therapies used in high-quality treatment [...]
Positive psychology is a relatively new field of study that embraces the idea that humans are drawn by the future more than we’re driven [...]
One of the challenges in recovery is explaining recovery to an employer. Whether you’re in recovery and looking for a job or you’re explaining recovery [...]
Not everyone with an addiction ends up at rock bottom—at least not right away. Some people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol are [...]
Life after treatment is exhilarating. You’ve learned a great deal about yourself. You’re sober, and you’re learning to navigate life without drugs and alcohol. [...]