College & Alcohol Abuse: The Normalization of Binge Drinking
College drinking culture in the U.S. has normalized alcohol abuse. Students are often drinking in excess, to the point of being sick. There is also a major issue when it…
Relapse Prevention Practices
Relapse prevention involves learning coping skills that keep you in sobriety. Before a client graduates recovery treatment, they will learn strong coping mechanisms and healthy habits that make the relapse…
Finding Fun in Sobriety
Sobriety unlocks a new type of fun for recovered individuals. Instead of being ruled by drugs and alcohol, you can let loose and live in the present. Get In Tune…
Warning Signs of a Bad Detox Center
There are many detox centers across the United States, all of them claiming to be the best one. If you’re looking into detox for yourself or others, chances are you…
Telling Loved Ones You’re Attending Detox & Rehab
Seeking detox and rehab treatment is an excellent first step in the sobriety journey. Detox sets you up to be able to recover fully but ridding your body of the…
Addiction Treatment for Men vs. Women
Addiction treatment styles can vary based on gender. Men and women perceive things and experience the world through different lenses. Addiction and the trauma that comes along with it can…
Addiction Recovery: Motivation Through Reading
Addiction recovery is a challenging time, and finding new ways to keep the mind occupied is the best way to stay strong during your sober journey. Reading is an excellent…
Community Building During Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment can be an isolating time for many. Having support systems inside treatment and outside the program can be beneficial for the overall well-being of clients. During addiction treatment…
How to Avoid Prescription Drug Addiction
Becoming addicted to prescription drugs can happen in a multitude of ways. For some it happens after using a street version of an opioid or narcotic, and for others it…
Removing the Stigma from Addiction
Removing the stigma from drug and alcohol addiction treatment begins at the root. Many people view addiction as a choice, something that people do out of laziness or lack of…