If you or a loved one is concerned about your drinking, you may wonder what the difference of social drinking vs alcoholism is. Since alcohol is widely available at many different social events, such as parties, it can be difficult to understand how social drinking vs alcoholism differs. College campuses many times make alcohol a…
Alcohol use disorder is a common problem for many people in the United States. Alcohol accounts for approximately 88,000 deaths a year making it the third leading preventable cause of death. Not only does alcohol result in premature deaths but it wrecks the body, destroys homes, ruins careers, steals finances, and lowers a person’s self-esteem.…
Addiction relapse is a serious issue that can range from mild to life-threatening. Many people struggle to stay sober even after completing residential or outpatient treatment programs. Understanding the most common causes of relapse can help you identify potential triggers and recognize how to prevent them. Let’s explore five of the most common causes of…
Most long-term heroin addiction treatment programs provide residential rehab for 90 days or more. This longer stay can be more effective for overcoming the powerful drug than a traditional residential program of only a few weeks to a month in length. Within an extended treatment program, some people who may fail within shorter rehab stays…
If you’ve recently completed treatment, the early days of recovery can be exciting yet overwhelming. There are new experiences and challenges to navigate as you get used to living throughout the day without drinking or using drugs. As daunting as it may seem, there are many strategies that you can use to maintain your sobriety…
Anyone who has a drinking problem, and even those who don’t, have likely heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). However, hearing of something and knowing what it is are two different things. For that reason, many people still wonder what is Alcoholics Anonymous. Also, they typically want to know how they can join an Alcoholics Anonymous…
The holiday season is supposed to be a joyous celebration of the things that make people happy, such as family, friendship, and togetherness. It is meant to be a time when people make good memories, but all too often the festivities are also a trigger for those who are recovering from alcohol addiction. Dealing with…
In 2018, the United States reported an estimated 70,000 deaths from illicit and prescription drug overdoses. It took medical science decades to understand some basic facts about addiction, and there is more they still have to learn. They do know that addiction is a disease, and that conclusion is based on chemistry — brain chemistry to…
The saying that there is an app for everything holds true for those in recovery, too. Today, technology is making living your best life even easier. People turn to their smartphones and watches for communication, weight loss, learning, and now, recovery support. If you are someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, what apps…
More and more addiction treatment programs are transitioning to online services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. At first, this may seem like a miscalculation. How can you receive treatment through a web portal? But every college and university in the country went online, and although some could not make it work for them,…