How to Handle Your Career in Addiction Recovery

Apr 17, 2023 | blog

Graduating from a recovery program means you have stayed sober for three months or longer. You have received counseling, therapy, relapse prevention training, and many other beneficial services intended to help you avoid using again as you transition from inpatient or...

Keeping It Real: Avoiding Toxic Positivity

Apr 14, 2023 | blog

Do you know someone who is always optimistic and upbeat, no matter how dire the situation seems to be? Have you ever been told by a perpetually cheerful family member to “just smile and forget about it” after you have just been informed it will cost $2000...

What is Dual Diagnosis?

Apr 10, 2023 | blog

A dual diagnosis is the diagnosis of two or more health problems existing at the same time. This term is most often used to refer to individuals with substance addiction and at least one mental illness. The clinical word for dual diagnosis is...

Acupuncture for Addiction Treatment?

Apr 7, 2023 | Addiction, blog

While elements like cognitive behavior therapy and group therapy are crucial parts of any addiction recovery program, holistic therapies can help promote a healthier lifestyle and long-term success for those in recovery. When you’re searching for a place to...

The Link Between Stress and Addiction

Apr 3, 2023 | Addiction

Everyone has to cope with stress at times. When stress becomes overwhelming, however, it can cause people to lose emotional and physical control. Some people turn to drugs or alcohol to self-medicate against the tension they experience either after a traumatic event...