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Is Working from Home Revealing Signs of a Substance Use Disorder?

24 Sep 2020

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

03 Sep 2020

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

21 Jun 2020

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

27 May 2020

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

12 May 2020

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

20 Mar 2020

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?

06 Mar 2020

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

19 Feb 2020

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

Avoiding Substitute Addictions in Recovery

12 Dec 2019

More Than Abstinence There’s more to recovery than simply abstaining from drugs or alcohol. If you don’t address the underlying factors that contributed to the... Read More

Sesame Street Helps Young Children Cope with a Loved One’s Addiction

30 Nov 2019

Addiction touches the lives of everyone, including young children. In fact, it’s estimated that about 25% of children under 18 will experience the effects of... Read More

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