• 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 [...]

  • 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 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 [...]

  • How Your Family Plays a Role in Your Addiction and Recovery

    How Your Family Plays a Role in Your Addiction and Recovery

    943 words|4.7 min read|

    When someone struggles with drug or alcohol addiction, the journey to recovery and sobriety is often a long one. There is no one-size-fits-all approach [...]

  • Can I Return to My Job After Addiction Treatment?

    Can I Return to My Job After Addiction Treatment?

    502 words|2.5 min read|

    As you begin to settle back into your regular life after completing your treatment for substance abuse, you may be eager to return back to work. [...]

  • Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Detox

    Tips for Dealing with Insomnia During Detox

    442 words|2.2 min read|

    Insomnia and Substance Detox When someone who struggles with addiction decides to work toward recovery, their first step will be to detox from the substance [...]

  • Things About Addiction That Most People Don't Understand

    Things About Addiction That Most People Don’t Understand

    432 words|2.2 min read|

    The social stigma surrounding the topic of addiction and the way addiction is portrayed in pop culture can lead to a lack of empathy [...]

  • How to Speak to Your Children Before You Go to Treatment

    How to Speak to Your Children Before You Go to Treatment

    370 words|1.9 min read|

    What to Say to Your Children When You Seek Addiction Treatment When you make the decision to seek help for your substance abuse issues [...]

  • Why You Shouldn't Try to Quit Cold Turkey

    Why You Shouldn’t Try to Quit Cold Turkey

    328 words|1.6 min read|

    Whether you’ve struggled with substance abuse for a few months or a few years, there typically comes a time when you realize it’s time to [...]

  • Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

    Considerations for Individuals Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol

    423 words|2.1 min read|

    When we look at addiction, many people have a tendency to assume the worst in those struggling with substance abuse. However, you rarely understand what is [...]

  • Substance Abuse Signs and Prevention in the Workplace

    Substance Abuse Signs and Prevention in the Workplace

    364 words|1.8 min read|

    Your employees spend a good majority of their time working under your leadership week after week. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure your [...]

  • Why Cocaine Addiction is a Common Workplace Problem

    Why Cocaine Addiction is a Common Workplace Problem

    312 words|1.6 min read|

    Deadlines. Meetings. Quarterly projects. Long hours. There is no shortage of reasons that your job would make you feel stressed and under pressure to perform. [...]