American Addiction Centers Blog

Anxiety, Stress, and Loneliness Being isolated can cause many negative emotions and feelings such as, anxiety, stress, fear, and loneliness. These are all normal feelings and emotions to have during these current circumstances. For those of us working from home it’s important to keep a routine and balance throughout the day. It can be tempting […]

It’s safe to say that the world is in uncharted waters with the current Coronavirus pandemic. The last significant pandemic was the Spanish Flu in 1918. While medical and technical knowledge has greatly increased since then, the Coronavirus pandemic has shocked the world, and prompted many individuals to stay at home and limit in-person social […]

The month of March doesn’t just honor women and the contributions that they’ve made throughout history, but it also honors the dedication and work of the social worker in the United States. On that note; Happy Social Work Month! A supportive individual to others facing so many challenges, social workers sometimes get overlooked in the […]

Addiction doesn’t care whether a person is famous or not. Many celebrities have struggled with alcohol and drug abuse. Recently, during the NFL Championship game, singer and activist Demi Lovato received praise for her performance of the national anthem. Lovato has long struggled with substance abuse, but is maintaining long-term recovery. Her activism has helped […]

Partying. Eating. Drinking. Fat Tuesday, or “Mardi Gras” as it’s called in French, is about celebrating and indulging like many other events or holidays—by eating a lot of delicious foods and drinking a variety of alcoholic beverages. Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday each year. However, this particular […]

It’s an election year and candidates are offering their stances on all types of policy under the sun. However, one issue that may be getting lost in the endless media coverage is the opioid epidemic, and how presidential candidates will address the opioid crisis. In honor of Presidents Day, we’re going to take a look […]

Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate a relationship with that special someone. Or for those currently not in a relationship, it may be a holiday that could possibly bring up negative emotions because of the pressures that society places on us to have a partner. Either can serve as a trigger to drink: a […]

E-cigarettes, or vaping as it’s widely known for, has appeared in the news a lot within the past year. And with good reason. With the sudden deaths among teens, young adults, and others using the cigarette alternative, it has definitely attracted a lot of attention. So, what is vaping and why is it such a […]

As a recovering alcoholic and addict (I still hate to admit the addict part, but there it is) I have been present at hundreds of anniversary celebrations. Our sobriety date is a big deal to us. Those of us who belong to a group of recovering individuals have the option of telling our story to […]

Our addictions are funny things; that which is killing us is actually what saved our lives. If the things we do did not make us feel better, we would not be addicted to them. We are self medicating a misunderstood disease. There are no guidelines, no doctor’s orders, no warning signs or contraindications, just us […]

Everybody can get a little sad and shaky around the holidays. Even Elvis, the King of Rock ‘n Roll, sang about a “Blue Christmas.” It’s challenging for people struggling with substance use or in recovery to maintain steady ground at this time of year. Although the holidays are supposed to be cheerful, they present a […]

Kids these days. What with their newfangled gizmos and constant preoccupation with their social media. What good are these new technologies anyway?  Well, at least in the world of addiction recovery, one particular social media platform has proven to be something of a boon to youth overcoming their struggles with substance use: TikTok, the short-form […]