Going to treatment isn't the kind of thing you schedule; to ensure a successful attempt at recovery, putting off going to rehabilitation until a more convenient time isn't generally advised. As such, this can result in many individuals with substance use disorders spending time in treatment over the holidays. As ... Read More
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The Risks of Dating After Rehab
Rehabilitation has the ability to change many things about the ways in which you go about your life, from daily routines to recreational activities. In just a matter of weeks or months, everything about the way you live turns upside down. The process of rehab is designed to provide a clearer focus, healthier habits ... Read More
How School-Based Counselors Help Kids Cope with Drug Addiction
Addiction in America is an exceptionally complex issue, especially in the ways that it affects the families wrapped up in the chaos. It's true that no one is more impacted by drug-related trauma at home than children, and nowhere is this more obvious than in America's schools. According to NPR, schools have become ... Read More
The Debate About Abstinence-Only Recovery Programs
Historically, treatment for addiction has taken a very firm stance: no more substance use, ever. This mindset operates under the assumption that addiction begets addiction and that any addictive substance is a risk for those with a history of abuse. But is this the right approach today in a world dominated by effective ... Read More
Top Drug Trends of 2018
As the year comes to a close, it’s important to pause and take stock. For many men and women, this will be a year of taking those first steps towards recovery. For others, it may be the time of simple realization that they need help. As we look back, it's important to learn from past experiences. One way to do this is ... Read More
Chronic Pain: The Start of Many Addictions
Learn more about what chronic pain does to a person, and how it can lead to mental health disorders and addiction to painkillers. Beginning in the late 1990s, drug manufacturers assured health care professionals that people would not get addicted to pain relievers containing opioid analgesics. Consequently, doctors ... Read More
Practicing Better Communication in Recovery
Communication is the foundation for success in any household. Yet, people struggling with substance abuse often feel they cannot talk to their loved ones. In some cases, they even turn to drugs or alcohol because they can't express their feelings and thoughts. On the other hand, many loved ones don’t know how to ... Read More
What You Should Know About Suboxone
Suboxone is the brand name of a prescription medication containing buprenorphine (an opioid) and naloxone (an opiate blocker). It is frequently prescribed during detoxification from opiates and sometimes as long-term maintenance. Suboxone is prescribed by a doctor and comes in the form of a thin dissolvable strip or ... Read More