American Addiction Centers Blog
Transform Your Life: 6 Benefits of New Year’s Resolutions in Recovery
October 28, 2024
Individuals in recovery are typically encouraged to take one day at a time. Looking too far into the future can be overwhelming, especially for someone newly in recovery. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set goals, which are really what New Year’s Resolutions are–goals we set for ourselves for the year ahead. Resolutions or goals […]
Parents have some major responsibilities, including raising their children to be healthy, productive, positive contributors to society. Mothers, in particular, tend to take on the nurturing role when it comes to helping their children develop these characteristics. Most mothers do what they can to protect their children from any harm. Unfortunately, addiction isn’t necessarily something […]
As spring sets in and the weather warms, you may find a renewed energy for honoring past resolutions and commitments. Indeed, May is a time for new beginnings, for sticking to new plans to live life to the fullest. Or, in the case of those who struggle with addiction, a time to start again in […]
What is the Link Between Drug Addiction and Unemployment? Research suggests that unemployment rate is significantly associated with substance use treatment admissions. For instance, a unit increase in state unemployment rate was associated with a 9% increase in treatment admissions for opioids. Similar results were found for other substances, including admissions for cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, […]
Stressful times can often lead to stressful situations. If you’re in recovery, you likely know this. Stress can be a major trigger for relapsing into substance abuse and addiction. Sometimes you can minimize the stress you experience, but there are also times when stress comes from areas outside our control. As one might expect, the […]
Many people are terrified of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). And understandably so, for as much as we’ve learned about this virus over the last few weeks, there are still many unknowns. In the end, it’s important to seek facts from reliable sources and to remain updated. Practice social distancing. Wash your hands. Disinfect heavily-touched surfaces. […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused widespread pain and disruption in the lives of ordinary people. As hospitals shift to handle the influx of COVID-19 patients, it is getting harder to find certain types of medical treatment. Those seeking addiction treatment have had to get creative. Especially since traditional addiction treatments, such as group therapy, do […]
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 […]
