
Helping a Loved One Who Is Abusing Cocaine
There is a roughly 5% chance that an individual will become addicted to cocaine after the first use—and that number steadily climbs with each high.

What Are the 12 Steps?
While they’re not a substitute for the structured support of a residential addiction treatment program, the 12 Steps can be a vital part of your

OxyContin Addiction Can Have Devastating Consequences
South Carolina’s opioid epidemic has affected people of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Many individuals who struggle with opioid addiction have a history

Best Careers for People in Recovery
Recovery is a time of new beginnings. For many people, this includes rethinking past career choices to find a position that better fits their long-term

How to Make the Most of Your Sober Vacation
For many people, summer is all about traveling—whether they’re visiting family and friends or simply exploring the world. If this is your first summer sober,

How Your Emotions Can Threaten Your Sobriety
Emotion & Sobriety It is common for people with substance use disorders to use drugs or alcohol as a way to avoid dealing with emotion.