To any family member or close friend of someone battling substance use disorder (SUD), the word “relapse” can conjure all sorts of feelings of dread and anxiety. While many may be unaware, relapse is an exceedingly common occurrence in the SUD world. However, it is...
Intensive outpatient group therapy (IOP group therapy) is one of the most foundational and long-term effective forms of therapy for addiction. By putting ourselves in a community, we immediately take one of the biggest steps that we can towards recovery: overcoming...
Drug overdoses are a tragic epidemic that has been sweeping across the country and affecting the lives of many for years now. Currently, a dangerous drug known as fentanyl has been found being laced with a variety of common illegal drugs that are often bought and sold...
In the world of someone with a substance use disorder (SUD), admitting to needing help is the first step on the road to recovery. Until someone can fully admit they need help, they cannot heal from their dependency on drugs and/or alcohol. However, once many see the...
There is no single treatment program that is right for someone recovering from substance abuse disorder. There is a path through the recovery process that is unique to each individual. Because every patient is dealing with different circumstances, they are given...
In addiction recovery, values play a key role. Values are what drive our decision-making processes and help us make decisions that align with who we want to be. They tell us what is important and how we should behave in the world. Unfortunately, when our values are...
It’s a big step just to decide that you’re ready to pursue recovery from substance addiction. Whether you’re currently in recovery from opioid addiction or any other form of substance dependence, you may not know where to begin. After all, there’s a wide variety of...
During substance abuse recovery, it can be demoralizing to feel like you lack self-sufficiency. So, it’s a common goal to establish financial independence as you re-enter sober living. That’s why one of the first tasks on the list for someone undergoing this...
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a disease, not a moral weakness. The sooner we understand and treat it as such, the sooner more people will have access to the necessary treatment. To help more people get the treatment they need, we must learn to think of SUD as we...
The journey to sobriety often isn’t an easy one. For those who’ve experienced a drug or alcohol dependency, this probably seems obvious. For that very reason, it’s important to have a strong support system while in recovery. This includes having professional resources...
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