PTSD and Addiction: There’s Always Hope for Recovery
Understanding PTSD & Addiction Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder triggered by trauma and characterized by intrusive or disruptive thoughts about the... Read More
Celebrating the Holiday with Your Newly Sober Loved One
The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is full of excitement and opportunities to reconnect with the people you care the most about. However,... Read More
Why Learning to Deal With Frustration Is an Essential Part of the Recovery Process
Dealing With Life When your life no longer centers around substance abuse, you start to realize how frustrating day-to-day life can be. For example: Having... Read More
Is It Time to Reevaluate Your Friendships?
Rethinking Friendships As you continue your recovery journey, you’ll find yourself rethinking many aspects of your past life. This includes your friendships. To stay sober,... Read More
Don’t Fall for These 5 Myths About Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Misinformation about substance use disorders and addiction treatment options can prevent those who are struggling from accessing the help they need to build a brighter... Read More
The Dangers of Tramadol Addiction Are Often Overlooked
Tramadol is a milder type of opiate, but it would be a mistake to assume this means it is not addictive. Tramadol addiction is a... Read More
Understanding Why Your Loved One Fears Sobriety
Watching a loved one struggle with drug or alcohol addiction is understandably frustrating—especially when they aren’t responsive to your attempts to convince them to seek... Read More
Valium and the Addiction Risk Associated With Benzodiazepines
While anxiety disorders can greatly affect a person’s quality of life, the medications used to treat these conditions are not without risks. Valium, one of... Read More
5 Key Facts About Ativan Addiction
What Is Ativan? Ativan (lorazepam) is a type of benzodiazepine medication used to treat anxiety and insomnia, but this drug can be addictive when not... Read More
Willpower and Recovery: What’s the Connection?
The role of willpower in recovery is often misunderstood. Substance use disorders are biologically based chronic illnesses with complex interconnected environmental triggers. This means a... Read More
