Research Reveals National Alcohol-Related Trends
Awareness initiatives focused on educating the public about the dangers of excessive drinking are important; however, recent research published in...
Coming Out: How LGBT Status Affects Addiction Treatment
Attitudes toward gays and lesbians are changing for the better, according to the Center for Global Development; however, “coming out” is still accompanied...
Sober Living Homes: Five Things You Should Know
This blog often discusses the importance of stable, drug-free environments for people following substance abuse treatment; however, not all recovering...
Four Ways Meditation Can Help You Conquer Addiction
The benefits of mindfulness meditation are becoming increasingly well known. Proposes the UCLA Center for East-West Medicine: “Now used in multiple...
Coping with Depression and Addiction
Approximately one out of three depressed people also suffer from some form of substance abuse or dependence, according to Mental Health...
Money: A Barrier to LGBT Addicts and Recovery
Research conclusively indicates that LGBT community members are at an increased risk for substance abuse and mental health issues. Unfortunately,...
How Volunteering Can Help Addicts Get and Stay Sober
Recovering from addiction is an intensive process for which there is no easy solution; however, certain things do facilitate recovery,...
Understanding Shame and Addiction
The life of a recovering addict is filled with a multitude of emotions. While some of them, such as gratitude...
Treatment for Pregnant Addicts
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting and special time in a woman’s life; however, it can also be...
The Crippling Effects of the Opioid Crisis on the Construction Industry
Prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl killed more than 42,000 people in 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
