Addiction Recovery Blog

  Here’s an alarming statistic from SAMHSA: Only 8.9 percent of people aged 12 or older who needed treatment for … Continue reading Understanding the Signs of a High-Functioning Alcoholic →

  Chances are, this wasn’t about getting high or fitting in at a frat house. More than likely, your college-aged … Continue reading A Time for Hope: Adderall and Ritalin Detox and Treatment →

“Adderall is definitely not a drug.” That quote comes from an Informa Healthcare study that interviewed 175 college students about … Continue reading Ritalin and Adderall: Abuse and Long-term Side Effects →

You’ve been through a lot. You certainly didn’t see any of this coming or mean for it to happen. But … Continue reading Avoiding Painkiller Relapse Tip: Art Therapy for Addiction Recovery →

Asking how much rehab costs is sort of like asking how much college will set you back. You’ve got your … Continue reading How Much Does Painkiller Addiction Treatment Cost? →

With some drugs, addiction can be fairly easy to detect. If you’re shooting up twice a day, for example, the … Continue reading Painkiller Addiction Signs and Symptoms →

We’ve all come to understand in the last decade that painkillers are serious business. Yes, they can be obtained legally … Continue reading How Pills Can Hurt: The Effects of Painkillers on the Body →

Your loved one is home from rehab. You couldn’t be happier, and yet… There is no point at which all … Continue reading Tips for Parents: Avoiding Relapse After Heroin Addiction →

For many, heroin comes at the end of a long slide that began with prescription painkillers. It’s one of the … Continue reading Heroin Addiction Rehab at The Raleigh House →

You can’t believe it’s happened. Your adult son has come to you and said he’s ready to seek treatment for … Continue reading 3 Important Questions to Ask a Heroin Rehab Center →

  If you suspect that your adult child is using heroin, you’ll likely waver between disbelief, anger, shock, guilt and … Continue reading Is My Child Using Heroin? →

The numbers are scary: Heroin-related deaths doubled in the state of Colorado, increasing from 79 in 2011 to 160 in … Continue reading Heroin in Denver: An Epidemic on the Rise →

Stress. Boredom. Loneliness. Everyone who is alive feels these emotions from time to time. The danger for recovering addicts is … Continue reading Alcohol Addiction Relapse Tip: Benefits of Music Therapy →

  One of the biggest addiction myths out there is that quitting is a matter of will power. The truth? … Continue reading 8 Ways The Raleigh House Can Help With Alcohol Addiction →

  There is a time and place for taking shortcuts. Like when you’re late for an interview and could save … Continue reading Why a 90-Day Alcohol Rehab Program is Necessary →

There are so many classifications of drinkers out there—social drinker, binge drinker, heavy drinker, problem drinker. Those classifications have their … Continue reading 3 Signs You Might be an Alcoholic →

  If you’ve recently become aware of your adult child’s addiction to alcohol or other drugs, you might be wondering … Continue reading 3 Tips for How to Help Your Child with Addiction →

Addiction stigma is a mark of disgrace created and imposed by society that unfairly and inaccurately stereotypes people who are … Continue reading Addiction Stigma: What It is, Why It’s Deadly and How to Help →

It’s a simple question with a complicated answer. Unfortunately it all comes down to a variety of factors including your … Continue reading Will Insurance Cover Your Drug or Alcohol Rehab? →

  Financial stress can affect pretty much every aspect of your life, including your physical and mental health. In fact, … Continue reading How to Pay Your Bills While in Treatment for Addiction →

In many ways, successfully living life after addiction rehab is just another step in the ongoing addiction recovery journey. In … Continue reading What to Expect During Life after Addiction Rehab →

Choosing to enter a residential addiction rehab program is a big step. If you or someone you care about is … Continue reading What is It Like to Go to Rehab? →

  If you’re thinking about investing in a residential addiction treatment program for alcohol or drug dependency, you might be … Continue reading What to Expect During Intake for Addiction Rehab →

  Have you ever woken up after a night of partying and wondered if you were drinking too much – … Continue reading 5 Easy Tips for How to Drink Less →

  By making healthy choices in all 8 Dimensions of Wellness, those in recovery can lead healthier, happier, more fulfilling … Continue reading The 8 Dimensions of Wellness for Those Recovering From Addiction →

  Social pressure is one of the most common addiction relapse triggers, especially during the early stages of recovery. One … Continue reading 5 Ways to Turn Down a Drink and Save Your Sobriety →

  Addiction physically changes the reward center of the brain, causing it to demand more of the neurotransmitter, dopamine. Addiction … Continue reading 4 Brainy Benefits of Exercise in Addiction Recovery →

  Drug and alcohol addiction saps our bodies of the essential vitamins and nutrients we need to stay healthy and … Continue reading Get the Nutrients You Need with a Healthy Diet for Recovering Addicts →

  Drug addiction and alcoholism are serious issues that affect millions of people worldwide. Apart from the damaging impact on … Continue reading How Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Can Change the Brain →

  Does Your Loved One Show Any of These Addiction Relapse Triggers? 1. Traumatic Life Events: During treatment at The … Continue reading 12 Relapse Triggers Infographic →

One of the most commonly cited reasons for abusing drugs or alcohol is that it makes us feel good. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Effects of Drug Addiction on the Body →

  Learn more about what makes The Raleigh House different below.  If you’re wondering what makes The Raleigh House more … Continue reading Addiction Treatment Program Infographic →

  Carfentanil, also known as carfentanyl, is a synthetic opioid related to morphine, heroin and fentanyl. It is one of … Continue reading Carfentanil Overdoses On the Rise →

    If you’ve been paying attention to the news in recent months, you’ve probably heard about the opioid epidemic … Continue reading The Real Profile of a Heroin Addict →

  According to recent statistics from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the opioid epidemic caused more than 33,000 opioid … Continue reading 3 Opioid Addiction Stats You Need to Know →

continued… 3. Making Amends May Restore Relationships Making amends with the people you hurt while actively addicted could be a … Continue reading Preventing Social Isolation and Addiction Relapse – Part 2 →

Why Isolation and Addiction Go Hand-in-Hand Loneliness is one of the most common relapse triggers for those recovering from addiction. … Continue reading Preventing Social Isolation and Addiction Relapse – Part 1 →

An estimated one in three Americans suffer from insomnia symptoms, and roughly six percent of us might be diagnosed with … Continue reading Sleeping After Addiction: 3 Tips for Better Rest →

Continued from Part 1… 3. Find a Healthy Thrill to Chase Some people find that the reason they’ve become addicts … Continue reading Coping with Boredom After Addiction – Part 2 →

At some point we’ve all said the words, “I’m bored.” Occasional boredom is common—it happens when we lose interest in … Continue reading Coping with Boredom After Addiction – Part 1 →

Navigating the world of addiction recovery can feel overwhelming. That’s why we are here to help. Preparation is essential if … Continue reading Our Top 6 Addiction Recovery Tips for Successful Treatment →

The holidays are here, and that means a time of joy, celebration and fun times. Right? While this is certainly … Continue reading How to Survive the Holidays as a Recovering Addict →

[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes”] The holidays can be a difficult time for all of us. Where some people experience joy … Continue reading How to Throw a Great Holiday Party Without Alcohol! →

[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes”] How My Addiction Recovery Led to The Raleigh House I think it’s important for people to … Continue reading Eric’s Addiction Recovery Story | Part 3 →

Typically associated with 12-step programs, an addiction sponsor is a person who volunteers to help a newly recovering addict in … Continue reading Should I Get a Sponsor? →

Many recovering addicts want to give back to the community by offering their support to people who are just getting … Continue reading How to Become a Sponsor and Help Recovering Addicts →

  Filling the Void with Drugs and Alcohol “We become aware of the void as we fill it.” ― Antonio … Continue reading Eric’s Addiction Recovery Story | Part 2 →

Telling your family about your addiction to drugs or alcohol is not easy. But, asking for help could be an … Continue reading How to Tell Your Family About Your Addiction →

  Families who want to help their loved ones recover from drug or alcohol addiction have many options to consider. … Continue reading The Difference Between Addiction Rehab Centers and Sober Homes →

[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes”] How My Adoption Contributed to My Struggle with Addiction “Illusions commend themselves to us because they … Continue reading Eric’s Addiction Recovery Story | Part 1 →