In the United States, alcohol is legal, socially acceptable, and culturally expected in many situations. Weddings, Super Bowl parties, and after-work happy hours with co-workers…
Addiction treatment ranges from flexible outpatient options to inpatient treatment. But what is a inpatient treatment program, and who is a good fit for it?…
Addiction recovery is a journey, not a destination. It involves overcoming immediate challenges while also preparing for long-term success. One of the critical steps on…
Your alarm buzzes, and instead of feeling ready to tackle the day, a wave of unease washes over you—anxiety has arrived before your feet even…
If you have completed a treatment program for a substance use disorder, then you are aware of the risk of relapse. Recovery from drug and…
Addiction recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. In fact, it’s in its early stages. An aftercare program has benefits that help promote short-term progress after…
Fear. Shame. Frustration. Self-consciousness. Pain. Social anxiety presents itself in many forms that can keep you from living your life to its fullest. Many people…
America has an alcohol problem, and it’s not hard to see why. Unlike many other addictive substances, alcohol is both legal and socially acceptable in…
For many people dealing with addiction, group therapy can be one of the most daunting parts of rehabilitation. Group therapy activities for adults are a…
Substance use disorder, commonly called addiction, is a complex and often misunderstood disease affecting millions of individuals and their families. Most often, it involves alcohol,…