Beat the Summer Heat with 5 Activities to Boost Motivation
What do individuals who are new to recovery do in the summer, when they can’t party and drink alcohol or do drugs? There are many sober activities to keep individuals in recovery busy and enthusiastic over the summer. Going Solo Yes, summer is a time for socialization, but the individual doesn’t have to have someone […]
What Police Officers Need in Addiction Treatment
Police officers rank highest in terms of substance abuse rates. Estimates reveal perhaps a quarter of all police officers may suffer from substance abuse disorder. It is not a surprise given the prevalence in the general population but also high-stress careers. Learn more about why police officers need addiction treatment and how to support a […]
Treating Young Adults Facing Addiction
Surveys show that young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 are more likely to abuse drugs, more than any other age group. It is a fact that different demographics require different approaches to addiction treatment. Young adults have their own sets of habits and psychology, therefore putting them in the same treatment program […]
The Best Way to Get Rid of a Hangover
There are many cures and remedies available for hangovers. However there is little to no scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. In fact, scientists don’t know what causes alcohol hangovers. So what is the best way to get rid of a hangover? Or to prevent one? Getting Rid of a Hangover Time This is usually […]
Why Alcohol Abuse is Dangerous
Most people know that alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be extremely harmful when left unchecked. The hazards of excessive drinking and alcoholism are well known. An estimated 3 million people die from alcohol each year and alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The body can only process a […]
The Mental & Physical Effects of Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate drug with a “high” that peaks approximately 2 hours after consumption. In fact, twenty percent of those who use heroin casually end up addicted to it. The drug can have a detrimental impact on the brain, central nervous system and the entire body. While heroin can have short and […]
Why is Anonymity Important in AA?
Often loved ones or friends in Alcoholics Anonymous have many questions about meetings and the process designed to help people get sober. It is natural to have questions but it helps to understand why anonymity is so important to the process of sobriety, recovery and AA. Within AA Itself Most people who are not members […]
Learn Whether Gender Matters in Addiction Recovery
Addiction has historically been seen as a man’s problem, not one that typically affects women. Recently, addiction research has focused attention on the differing impact addiction has on women and men. Women and men process the experience differently and often need different support mechanisms to get through addiction recovery. Learn more about whether gender really […]
How Do I Navigate Jealous Emotions?
Jealousy is an emotion everyone experiences at some point. Human beings have a variety of emotions and sometimes jealousy pops up. Responding to this emotion is a choice and is something that does not need to take over a person’s life. Learn how to live with this challenging emotion. Wallowing in Jealousy Jealousy becomes a […]
What is Powdered Alcohol and How is it Abused?
For the first time in the history of the United States, powdered alcohol products are now on sale. The goal is to mix the powder into water which makes it seem almost like a protein shake, but with alcohol. A real concern is raised about how the alcohol will be used, including whether people will […]