Jobs for Recovering Addicts: What Are My Options?
Job hunting after recovering from drug addiction is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people enter or re-enter the workforce with successful jobs with the ability to make...
Drug Rehabilitation: How Do I Know Which to Choose?
If you are someone seeking help for your addiction or inquiring about options for a loved one, there are various ways to achieve effective treatment. However, there are three common...
How to Support Someone Battling Addiction
Addiction is everywhere, affecting millions of lives each day. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, there are over 29 different drugs that are commonly misused. From alcohol, opioids,...
October 26th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
It’s October, meaning it’s National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, dedicated to spreading awareness about drug abuse and how communities can come together to comeback the crisis. There are various events...
Signs a Person is Abusing Painkillers
The rise of substance abuse cannot be ignored, nor can the type of drugs a person uses to alleviate their symptoms or problems. You’ve most likely heard of the opioid...
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Substance abuse has been sweeping across the nation, calling for various prevention methods. From numerous funding efforts to many observational days, any event to fight drug abuse is necessary. Throughout...
When Should You Seek Substance Abuse Treatment?
Knowing when is the right time to check into a drug rehab is a tough decision. Simply put, there will never be a perfect time. However, there are key factors...
Can You Relapse After Drug Rehab?
Hundreds of thousands of people attend treatment every year. Some people go to a different state to remove themselves from the current environment they are in, just for a glimmer...
How to Maintain Sobriety After an Alcohol Addiction
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), about 16 million in the U.S. are diagnosed with “alcohol use disorder.” Meaning, you aren’t alone in the fight...
How to Break the Cycle of Addiction
According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is defined as a “primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory, and related circuitry.” As a person becomes addicted...