Although there is still much work to be done regarding the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction, we have gained a lot of ground. Long gone are the days when mental health disorders were something to be hidden and never discussed. Instead, many realize that...
Discovering that a loved one has a drug problem and is actively suffering from addiction is heartbreaking. Perhaps you’ve been watching your loved one slip away bit by bit without realizing drugs are the cause. Maybe they’ve been away for some time and you realize...
There was a time when addiction was viewed as a moral failing or a lack of willpower. Many believed that if someone wanted to stop using drugs and alcohol, they could just stop. Over time, researchers and society have realized that addiction is much more complex....
Deciding to get sober can seem like an overwhelming decision, and you may not even know where to start. You may have family members and friends telling you that you need to go to meetings or that you need to go to treatment. The truth is, you might want to do both,...
It’s becoming extremely apparent that we are facing an opioid crisis in the United States. Millions have found themselves addicted to prescription pain pills and the consequences are staggering. With more than one hundred people dying from an opioid overdose every...
Once you decide to get sober, you’ll have options for how and where. Some choose to get sober in an inpatient or residential setting, while others explore outpatient treatment. Many rely upon peer support recovery groups. In the end, you might choose a path that takes...
