Presurgical Pain Treatment Can Eliminate Opioids with Better Results
Overview: The Cleveland Clinic is reevaluating surgical recovery procedures with the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols. The protocols have shown...
Why Starting a Relationship in Early Recovery is a Bad Idea
Highlights: New romantic relationships in early recovery are a bad idea for several reasons: They are distractions from the work...
Sober Celebs: Who they are, and why they did it
By: Sarah Surrey, LCSW, CRAADC Haven’t you heard? Recovery is all the rage. The new black. So cool, in fact,...
How to Help a Loved One after a Relapse
Choose compassion over condemnation when helping an addict who is going through a relapse. When someone you love suffers a...
Addiction in the Workplace: What You Should Know
Substance abuse in the workplace is a growing problem. Understanding the breadth and depth of the problem can help address...
Post-Rehab Sober House Living: Is It Right for You?
Avoiding negative environments is a major part of facilitating the recovery process and preventing relapse. For many recovering addicts, however,...
Dependence vs. Addiction: What’s the Difference?
When does dependence become an addiction? That depends. If you are struggling with substance abuse issues, you may have trouble...
Missouri Drug Statistics Point to Increased Use by College-Aged People
We recently covered Missouri’s problem with opioid-related overdose deaths, as well as the degree to which St. Louis, in particular,...
Substance Abuse a Major Factor in Suicide Rate Increase, CDC Warns
With suicide rates rising across the country, understanding the factors that contribute to it is an essential part of reversing...
LGBTQ Substance Abuse: A Look at the Stats
The research is in. Substance use and misuse are more prevalent among sexual minorities. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health...
