American Addiction Centers Blog
Effective Techniques for Managing Social Anxiety
April 14, 2025
Living with an anxiety disorder can be incredibly disruptive and negatively impact your quality of life. Social anxiety is a type of anxiety disorder where an individual will feel anxiety or an intense fear about situations that could involve feeling scrutinized, judged, evaluated, or where they might meet new people. This fear can be so […]
Let’s face it; recovery is hard. While it can be immensely liberating, it’s an ongoing process with constant pitfalls that can bring one back to bad habits. In these trying times, it’s important to hear stories about recovery to encourage those who are struggling. Singer-songwriter and country music recording artist Jimmy Charles recently released the […]
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and ends October 15th. It is the cultural and historical celebration of the contributions of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Central and South America, Mexico, Spain, and the Caribbean. It started under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. Twenty years later […]
Suddenly it seems, vaping surfaced and in a big way. The term, which describes the use of an electronic or e-cigarette, is a story with a short timeframe. The brainchild of a Chinese pharmacist, the e-cigarette entered the commercial market less than 20 years ago. Over the last 10, it surged in popularity. Today, consumers […]
September is Self-Improvement Month! The phrase self-improvement may bring titles like the following to mind: How to Make More Money. How to Quit Smoking. How to Nail that Next Job Interview. How to Deal with an Addiction. There’s always some book, some podcast, or some video that will show you just how to do something. […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and after a summer characterized by isolation, social unrest, financial strain, political division, and a startling loss of life due to Covid-19, this National Suicide Prevention Month should remind us all that we’re not experiencing these times alone. While some individuals may feel the effects of the present climate […]
The 4200-foot suspension span. The 270.9-foot drop from the middle of the overpass into the unforgiving waters below. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is quite a spectacle to witness firsthand. Even the online images alone are breathtaking. Unfortunately, this landmark has served as a solution to many who desired to end their […]
Drinking after work is often seen as a sort of professional ritual. Whether you’re grabbing a beer at a bar with coworkers after a long day or having a glass of wine while attending a formal event to make connections, alcohol can be prescient. Many may consider a drink after work as a way to […]
The first Monday in September is approaching, and that means Labor Day celebrations will soon be underway. Just like any other holiday, it’s important that safety takes priority to not only ensure that everyone has fun in their own way, but that everyone will live to share their memories for years to come. Labor Day […]
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is a widespread crisis that affects everyone. Disruptions and other circumstances during this tough and lengthy stretch create undue pressures more for some of us. Those seeking sobriety fall into this category. If you’re in this group or have loved ones to whom this applies, what is the way forward now? […]
August is National Black Business Month. Along with the celebration of inclusion and diversity, we get to celebrate the entrepreneurs who contribute to creating a healthy economy through innovation and job creation. Yet, as we support the African American community, we can also take a moment to raise awareness about substance use disorders and medical […]
According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 107,543 people died of opioid-involved overdoses in 2023.1 To combat the nation’s ongoing opioid epidemic, it’s vital to understand the nature of an opioid overdose while debunking dangerous myths about opioid overdose. 1. Splashing Cold Water on the Person Will Help Reverse an Overdose Splashing […]
In addition to Independence Day, July is the time of year that celebrates National Hemp Month. This substance is often misunderstood and confused with marijuana. As such, in honor of National Hemp Month, we’ll be discussing hemp, its history, and its uses. What is Hemp? The Cannabis sativa plant, also referred to as “hemp,” is […]
