Returning to Treatment After Relapse
You have a community in addiction treatment. You know you are not alone in recovery. Well, the first thing to know about relapse is that... Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Age-Appropriate Conversations on Substance Use (Preschoolers)
Parents of very young children (ages 0-4) may think that they do not need to talk to their kids about substance use and abuse. But... Read More
A Parent’s Guide to Age-Appropriate Conversations on Substance Use (An Introduction)
“Five surprising household items kids use to get high!” “Drugs found in local elementary school!” Sometimes it seems as if every day brings a new... Read More
How to Bring an Addiction Professional into Your Intervention
There is nothing easy about watching a family member or friend struggle with addiction, but talking to a loved one about addiction for the first... Read More
The Recovery-Positive Workplace: How Supporting Addiction Recovery Can Help Your Business
The national rise in drug and alcohol abuse impacts all parts of American life, including the workforce. According to the 2014 National Survey on Drug... Read More
Part 3: The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder
Your loved one is back from her addiction recovery program, but that does not mean that she is cured. Addiction Can Be Treated, Not Cured... Read More
Part 2: The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Loved One with Substance Use Disorder
Family and friends have tremendous potential to benefit the health of their loved ones. In fact, positive social support has been linked to better health... Read More
The Do’s and Don’ts of Supporting a Loved One with Substance Abuse (Part 1)
When you are faced with addiction, it’s normal to feel out of control. Addiction robs people of choice, and its impact extends far beyond the... Read More
Shameless Recovery: Guilt, Shame, and How to Cope
Oftentimes, people entering addiction recovery programs have already fallen short of their personal standards. That is why examining regrets is such an important part of... Read More
How to Launch a Successful Job Search in Recovery
Can you explain this gap in your employment history? If your recovery has included time away from your career, this interview question can sound like... Read More