Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
525 words|2.6 min read|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. [...]
The Role of Reflection in Recovery for Midlife Adults
623 words|3.1 min read|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 [...]
The Benefits of Horticultural Therapy
526 words|2.6 min read|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 [...]
How to Harness the Power of Positive Psychology
535 words|2.7 min read|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 [...]
Do’s and Don’ts When Explaining Recovery to an Employer
632 words|3.2 min read|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 [...]
Convincing Your High-Functioning Addicted Loved One to Get Help
509 words|2.5 min read|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: Interactions with Old Friends
625 words|3.1 min read|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. [...]
