Category: Addiction & Recovery Blog

As the opioid crisis continues, the number of corrupt drug treatment centers also continues to climb. Unfortunately, it seems like more and more rehab centers that only care about profit pop up. Deciding to seek treatment is difficult enough without worrying about the reputation and care quality of the center you choose for your loved […]

Music is powerful. It allows people to release aggression, sadness, joy or even grief. Because of this, it’s no surprise that music is taking on a larger role in health and healing. It has been used to help those suffering from mental illness and now music is also helping those in addiction recovery. Benefits of […]

An important first step toward sobriety is helping your loved one choose the best treatment program. Deciding on an inpatient or outpatient program can depend on the level of addiction and what will fit his or her lifestyle. Both treatment programs are equally focused on a successful rehabilitation. However, each plan has unique benefits that […]

Summertime means picnics, barbeques, concerts and plenty of time spent with friends. While most people look forward to this relaxed season, it can be a stressful time for those in alcohol recovery. These events usually have an abundance of alcohol present, making staying sober more difficult for someone who has finished a treatment program. We […]

Cocaine and the public have had a long and complicated relationship. From its early marketing geared toward relieving tooth pain in children and inclusion in local anesthesia, to the eventual outcry over its side effects, the drug has had its ups and downs. A long history like this can lead to misinformation, but fortunately the […]

Expressive art therapy is a unique tool in the process of addiction recovery because it can help uncover problems in a person’s life in a creative fashion. Sometimes these problems come with intense emotions that are too hard to verbalize. Using the self-expression of art therapy can help to discover their unspoken personal issues. This […]

Heroin was considered non-addictive when it was developed over 100 years ago. Since then it has become one of the most talked about drugs in use today. The more it’s discussed in today’s society, the more myths come out of these conversations. As misinformation can cause serious dangers, here are eight common myths of heroin […]

An addiction to alcohol can be sneaky. It creeps into a person’s life unnoticed until it becomes a serious problem. Once it’s in the open, loved ones of the person suffering often hope for an alcohol addiction cure or easy fix. While alcohol addiction is a brain disease, there is no simple cure. Overcoming the […]

Anyone who has a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol can feel pretty helpless while watching them struggle. Having a direct conversation can sometimes be enough to start their road to recovery, but other times it takes a more focused, serious approach. An addiction intervention is a planned process involving family and friends. It […]

The 3rd C of Addiction: Control If you are caught up in your loved one’s world of addiction, it can be a horrible feeling when you cannot control their actions or get them the help they desperately need. Their rational thinking has been taken over by the substance they are abusing. Only treatment can bring […]

The 3 C’s of Addiction Recovery, Part 2: Cure Watching a spouse, child or any loved one in the throes of addiction is heart breaking. As a family member, we usually want to fix any tough situation for someone we love. Unfortunately, in the case of addiction there is no cure through regular medical remedies. […]

Part 1: Cause Family members, spouses or parents who are watching their loved one struggle may wonder what they did wrong. The fact is they did nothing to bring about this crisis that is hurting their family. To help ease the stressful and heartbreaking process that is addiction recovery, family members should remember the three […]