With a sigh of relief, we said goodbye to 2020 and hello to a fresh start with 2021. This is the time that we often set our sights on changing for the better by committing to choices that are healthier both physically and mentally. If substance use crept into your...
A vicious cycle exists between trauma and addiction. Trauma often causes its victims to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Oftentimes, this leads to addiction and further trauma. For this reason, it’s essential that rehabilitation treats not only the addiction but...
If you are at the beginning of your recovery journey, one of your greatest assets is a good sponsor. Your sponsor, who is most likely a part of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), can bring you one step closer to a lasting recovery. Consider these 5...
Recognizing the substance abuse crisis Let’s look at the facts: in 2016, more than 63,000 people died from drug-related deaths here in the United States. That’s a 21.5% increase over the previous year. Over 65% of those deaths were attributed to opioids....
No one ever anticipates having to struggle with addiction. It is not something we plan. But drug abuse and addiction can take hold of anyone – including yourself and your loved ones. Let’s take an in-depth look at 3 common factors that can lead to...
