Dealing with the Stigma of Addiction
A remedy for stigma and the problems it causes in addiction recovery? Caring. Approximately 10 percent of Americans have had...
Is There a Link Between OCD and Addiction?
Dec 9, 2020
OCD and addiction often co-occur, thereby complicating treatment. In recent years, knowledge about the relationship between substance use and mental...
5 Life Skills You Need in Addiction Recovery
Dec 2, 2020
Eating a healthy breakfast checks several life skills boxes. Addiction is a terrible condition that can take over your life....
What Role Does Forgiveness Play in Addiction Recovery?
Oct 8, 2020
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself —whether or not you think you deserve it. Addicts undergo a great deal of...
Is Telehealth a Good Option for Addiction Treatment?
Sep 23, 2020
Telehealth is booming but is it a viable solution for addiction treatment? While the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened awareness of...
Building Recovery Momentum
Sep 21, 2020
By Sarah Surrey, LCSW “Inertia: a property of matter by which it remains at rest or in uniform motion...
Stages of Recovery
Aug 19, 2020
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW Moving from active addiction to recovery isn’t like flipping a switch. It isn’t immediate or fast....
Do Drugs and Alcohol Make You More Creative?
Aug 6, 2020
Think your substance use gives you your creative spark? Think again. Many people with substance use disorders think that their...
Top Medications Used in Addiction Treatment
Jul 23, 2020
When it comes to treating opioid addiction, MAT can offer an invaluable partnership. Substance abuse treatment is multifaceted with components...
How Nutrition Impacts Recovery
Jul 15, 2020
Eating right may seem simple, but it’s an essential piece in the recovery puzzle. Substance abuse is a complex and...
