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...
Signs of Alcoholism
The signs of alcoholism are not always easy to detect. Some people can function with an addiction to alcohol for several years. Other people are good at hiding the problem. As a result, someone may...
Types of Addiction Parents Should Look Out For
Addiction isn't always easy to recognize in those we love. People who have an addiction may exhibit any range of behaviors depending on the types of addiction. But as a parent, you must know how...
Sober Holidays
The holidays are often a difficult time. This is especially true for those who are new to their recovery journey. Now that you are no longer allowing drugs or alcohol to blur your mind, you...