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Substance Abuse

9 Sobriety Social Media Influencers
Dec 4, 2023

Social media is an undeniably powerful force of our modern culture. From geopolitical governance to trending makeup tutorials, social media has been proven able to shape, shift, and shake our collective consciousness. When it comes to recovery-oriented or sober lifestyles, social media has increasingly become a beacon for many–both for “sober curious” individuals and those […]

Why Seek Addiction Treatment During Thanksgiving?
Oct 24, 2023

Why is Thanksgiving the perfect time for rehab? For those struggling with addiction, treatment is the best gift you can give yourself, as few things can change your life as much or as quickly as sobriety. And when it comes to treatment, now—regardless of the time of year—is the best time to start. That’s the […]

3 Reasons Why Traveling to Drug Rehab is Best
Jul 26, 2023

  Is it better for a person to go to drug or alcohol rehab close to home or far away from home? In most cases, traveling to rehab is preferred over going to a place near where you live. While this may seem counterintuitive, expensive, and logistically challenging, in many cases, it’s the best decision. […]

Recovery Spotlight: Jamie Lee Curtis
Feb 8, 2021

Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the most successful performers in Hollywood today. With a career spanning four decades, she’s made a lasting impact in film, TV, and even children’s book publishing. But if you were to ask this legendary actress what she considers to be her biggest success in life, her answer might surprise […]

Communicating With a Loved One in Rehab
Feb 1, 2021

It can be difficult to understand the level of communication that’s appropriate and effective while your loved one is in rehab. Even before they enter treatment, you might be involved in finding a treatment program. Intake staff may ask you questions about your loved one’s substance abuse patterns or other family dynamics. If your loved […]

Is Using Weed a Relapse?
Jan 29, 2021

Being sober or clean and sober means not using drugs and alcohol, ever. Twelve-step programs, such as Narcotics Anonymous, even consider “clean and sober” to mean staying away from any substances that change how your mind or emotions work. However, there is greater efforts in the United States to legalize medical and recreational marijuana (known […]

How to Pay for Alcohol and Drug Rehab without Insurance
Dec 30, 2020

You need and want treatment for substance use disorder. You’re poised to take the next steps to find a suitable program and enroll in it. Only, something may be standing in the way – paying for it. What do you do if you have no insurance or if your plan does not cover alcohol or […]

What to Bring to Rehab: A Rehab Packing List Guide
Dec 9, 2020

Plans are in place. You’re on your way to recovery by opting for residential treatment to help get you there. There’s so much going through your head as you embark on this journey. So let’s lessen the load by addressing one aspect. What do you bring with you to rehab? The short answer is as […]

Which is Worse: Drunk Driving or Drugged Driving?
Dec 4, 2020

With many states legalizing marijuana, and Oregon going as far as to decriminalize possession of most other drugs, one question is on a lot of peoples’ minds: won’t easing restrictions on drug use (legal or illicit) increase injuries and deaths on the road? Often, a counter-question is posed in response: is drugged driving really any […]

Getting Clean Pays: Rewarding Recovering Addicts
Nov 13, 2020

Who doesn’t like to receive an affirmation for something well done? It could be a thumbs up, praise, formal recognition, a prize. It’s an age-old concept, popular as ever. You’re familiar with it. Grade school students may get a gold star for an assignment well done. At a more advanced level, college students who earn […]

Grandparents Are the New Parents: Opioid and Pandemic Perils
Nov 9, 2020

Opioid addiction knows no bounds. People of all ages, walks of life and occupations may struggle with substance abuse. Many of them are parents of school-age children and, for various reasons, can’t take care of their offspring in a responsible, healthful way. Some may have lost rights to or abandoned them. Others may be away […]

Portugal’s Harm Reduction Policies Seem to be Working
Oct 28, 2020

Long before the United States started falling prey to the opioid epidemic that continues to ravage the country, Portugal experienced its own battle with society-wide addiction. By the late 1980s, one in every 10 Portuguese was struggling with heroin addiction, overdose-related deaths were on the rise, and the rate of HIV infection in the country […]

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