One of the saddest truths about addiction is that it is a lonely place to be. Those who suffer from addiction often alienate most or all of their family and friends. Addicts will eventually feel like they can no longer relate to the people around them. Addiction is so...
Recognizing that your husband is addicted to pain pills is a painful realization. You may wonder when it started and how you didn’t see it earlier. The first thing to know is that addicts are quite skilled when it comes to hiding their addictions. Pain pills are some...
Alcoholism, a somewhat commonly used term, yet there is still a lot of mystery and stigma. It is not uncommon to hear an alcoholic in recovery speak of being raised by an alcoholic. You might also hear sober folks share about relatives who are still active in their...
There are a number of challenges facing addiction recovery. One challenge which can be the toughest is getting the individual sober or clean. When someone is at the point of needing to go to a drug treatment center, it is the last point of call for many, after trying...
Getting through the holidays can be a challenge. Mixing sobriety and the holidays can be even more challenging. The thing about the holidays is that it’s not just those of us in recovery who struggle during the holidays. We aren’t unique in that regard. However, we...
When we think of addiction treatment, we think of detox, group therapy, individual therapy, and other evidence-based therapies in addiction treatment. However, non-traditional therapy in addiction treatment can play a large role in your path to sobriety. ...
