• Can I Be Arrested for Reporting an Overdose?

    Can I Be Arrested for Reporting an Overdose?

    381 words|1.9 min read|

    When you know someone who struggles with alcohol or drug addiction, one of your biggest fears is likely the possibility that they may overdose. Not [...]

  • The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

    The Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

    405 words|2 min read|

    Whether to deal with mental health issues, manage pain, or another reason, a large number of adults in America take prescription medications. While this can [...]

  • How Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction

    How Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction

    393 words|2 min read|

    As social creatures, many people don't like spending copious amounts of time alone without additional human interaction. However, for a number of reasons, many adults [...]

  • What to Expect When Entering Substance Abuse Treatment

    What to Expect When Entering Substance Abuse Treatment

    936 words|4.7 min read|

    When an adult struggles with substance abuse, one of the biggest challenges they face is accepting that they need help and then taking the [...]

  • How Your Addiction Affects Those Around You

    How Your Addiction Affects Those Around You

    406 words|2 min read|

    One of the most common misconceptions about drug or alcohol addiction is that the disease only affects the person using substances. On the contrary, substance [...]

  • How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

    How Outdoor Activities Help Maintain Sobriety

    349 words|1.7 min read|

    Upon completing your treatment for substance abuse, you will likely have to re-evaluate how you spend your time in your everyday life and incorporate activities [...]

  • Tips for Making It Through Your First Year of Recovery

    When Medical Detox May Be Necessary

    379 words|1.9 min read|

    In the minds of many, the first step in breaking free from drug or alcohol addiction is to stop using whatever substance one has been [...]

  • How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

    How You Can Manage Chronic Pain While Staying Sober

    386 words|1.9 min read|

    One of the most common reasons that adults find themselves struggling with addiction is due to their taking prescription medications in an effort to manage [...]

  • How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

    How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Immune System

    459 words|2.3 min read|

    When an adult consumes alcohol or uses drugs for an extended period of time, the effects of their addiction can affect them on a [...]

  • Understanding the Effects of People, Places, and Things in Recovery

    Understanding the Effects of People, Places and Things in Recovery

    450 words|2.3 min read|

    Alcohol and drug abuse is rarely the result of a conscious effort to develop an addiction problem. On the contrary, addiction is often the [...]

  • How to Ensure Your Substance Abuse Treatment Success

    How to Ensure Your Substance Abuse Treatment Success

    373 words|1.9 min read|

    One of the biggest concerns for anyone who struggles with substance addiction is the fear that whatever treatment program they participate in will not [...]

  • Common Rules You’ll Be Expected to Follow in Rehab

    Common Rules You’ll Be Expected to Follow in Rehab

    412 words|2.1 min read|

    When you take the first steps towards recovery and enter a treatment program for your substance addiction, you likely understand that it will take a [...]