Recognizing Signs of Anxiety
Anxiety is a common co-occurring disorder found in individuals with a substance use disorder. The physical signs of addiction often mask signs of anxiety or other mental issues driving a person to continue using drugs...
The Link Between Alcohol and Depression
When people reach their capacity to tolerate or process situations and emotions, it's popular to suggest needing a drink jokingly. Commonly referred to as "taking the edge off," using alcohol to self-medicate can take a...
Sober Activities for Those in Recovery
Living Free of Substance Abuse Many adjusting to a new lifestyle in recovery wonder how they will ever have fun without drugs and alcohol. Addiction once wound itself so deeply into so many social situations....
Am I an Alcoholic: How Can You Tell?
“Am I an alcoholic?” It’s an important question to ask because alcohol use puts you at risk in many ways. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that on average more than 22,000 people...
What are the Benefits of a Family Program?
There are many treatment facilities out there that offer the benefits of a family program in drug and alcohol rehab. The simple fact is that for most, addiction is a family matter. It affects not...
What’s the Difference Between CBT vs DBT?
The abbreviations CBT and DBT are standard terminology in addiction treatment but may be difficult to differentiate between, especially for the average person. CBT and DBT are two treatments that you will likely see as...
How to Manage a Sober New Year’s
‘Tis the season for celebrating and for some that will mean a sober New Year's. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the number of people that die in alcohol-related car crashes rises exponentially...