Understanding the Risks of IV Drug Use
Typically, people with substance use disorders begin by smoking or ingesting a substance. However, as a person develops a tolerance to an abused drug, they... Read More
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.... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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,... Read More
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.... Read More
What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?
Often, people with substance use disorders rely on drugs and alcohol to cope with unpleasant feelings like stress, sadness, or anger. In order to break... Read More
What Does It Mean to Be a Gray Area Drinker?
With so much of American culture centered around alcohol consumption, it’s not always easy to tell the difference between low-risk drinking and the signs of... Read More
Learning How to Cope With Stress In Recovery
Stress Management in Recovery No matter what, everyone deals with stress. Even people who’ve never had to deal with the specific challenges that come with... Read More