Using Music to Support Your Recovery
Danish author Hans Christian Andersen once said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Multiple studies have shown that music can be a powerful tool to promote... 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
How Creative Pursuits Can Help You Beat the Pandemic Blues
If you’ve suddenly found yourself with more free time on your hands due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, you’re not alone. To fight boredom, boost... Read More
Learning to Deal with Uncertainty Without Putting Your Recovery at Risk
None of us can predict the future, no matter how much we try. However, the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has made it particularly... Read More
How to HALT Cravings During COVID-19
What Is HALT? Many people in recovery have found that the stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic have made it more difficult to manage... Read More
Is Depression Putting Your Recovery at Risk?
The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has created a sharp increase in the number of adults experiencing depression symptoms. People who are in recovery for drug or... 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
Supporting Your Loved One in Recovery During a Pandemic
People in recovery are still learning how to manage their stress and anxiety without substance abuse. This is challenging under normal circumstances but particularly difficult... 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