Managing Your Emotions to Keep Your Recovery on Track
The term emotional regulation refers to the process of recognizing and controlling your feelings or reactions to feelings. Emotions aren’t inherently good or bad, but... Read More
5 Ways to Help a Loved One Seeking Addiction Treatment
Showing Your Support When a friend or family member is seeking addiction treatment, there are a number of ways you can show your support. The... Read More
Is Working from Home Revealing Signs of a Substance Use Disorder?
Working at home is becoming increasingly common due to the safety concerns posed by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Many of the country’s biggest employers are... Read More
Drinking More During COVID-19? Blackouts Are a Sign You May Need Addiction Treatment
Growing evidence suggests that the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is leading to an increase in risky drinking behavior. According to a recent Nielsen... Read More
Now Is Your Time to Enter Recovery
Change is hard. It’s human nature to want to put off tasks that require a monumental change in your lifestyle—even when you know it would... Read More
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: An Unexpected Consequence of Staying Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed daily routines for people throughout South Carolina. To slow the spread of the virus, people are being encouraged to... Read More
Using Telemedicine to Support Your Addiction Recovery
Telemedicine continues to grow in popularity, especially in areas where social distancing remains a necessity. For those who are receiving outpatient treatment for drug or... Read More
Why Healthcare Professionals Often Struggle with Addiction
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. People of all ages, races, genders, and socioeconomic statuses struggle with substance abuse. This includes individuals who work in the healthcare industry.... Read More
Are You Enabling a Loved One’s Addiction?
Having a spouse, parent, adult child, or other loved one who suffers from an addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. You hate to... Read More
Stop Making Excuses and Take Control of Your Recovery
Making a Decision Making the decision to enter treatment isn’t easy. It’s common for men and women who are struggling with drug or alcohol abuse... Read More