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Your family has an image of how this time of year should be. Everyone is together and getting along. The food is delicious. Holiday music…
Losing your job causes both financial stress and a huge blow to your self-esteem. That’s difficult for anyone—at any time. But it’s especially difficult…
One of the biggest struggles for someone new to recovery is learning to live in the moment — instead of avoiding it through drugs…
Chips, cookies and other refined carbs are a bit like drugs and alcohol in that they offer a quick-hit of feel good chemicals, but…
The runner’s high is real. Exercising releases your body’s natural feel-good endorphins. Even better, it doesn’t cost much to get started—and can be done quickly…
One of the most common questions we get is “What makes The Raleigh House more effective than other substance abuse centers?” The short answer is that…
It’s a big question: What is my purpose in life? We want to find the one big thing that will make us feel like everything…
Your loved one thinks you have a problem. This is obviously not a good sign, but is it conclusive proof that you are, in fact,…
“Why can’t you stop?” “Don’t you see what your drug use is doing to our family?” “Was there something I could have done to stop…
Talk to 10 different people about how they changed their lives by getting clean and you’ll hear a lot of theories. Some people might attribute…
Addiction used to be thought of as a vice, not a disease. As our understanding of addiction has evolved, so have our treatment options….
Opioid overdoses increased 30 percent from 2016 to 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Given everything we now know, that’s…
Outpatient rehab can be a great option to relaunch your life. But many people also find that 60-day inpatient rehab is the right choice for them. One…
People battling addiction are more than twice as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. If…
It’s certainly true that recovery from addiction can happen both close to home and further away. But it’s also true that there are advantages to…
Experiencing an addiction is a struggle, even when you’re in recovery. It can be even more difficult during a crisis like COVID-19. These times can…
Drug and alcohol addiction remains one of the most misunderstood, under-diagnosed healthcare-related problems facing the United States today. While it’s true that we’ve come a…
Many people still view addiction as a moral failure—even after years of studies and research that tell us it’s a disease. But that’s not the…
When choosing an opiate addiction treatment program, there are several important characteristics you need to consider. These include, but are not limited to, the following:…
You’ve decided to seek treatment for cocaine addiction, which may be the biggest decision of your life. Now, you have to decide where to go….
It’s now legal to use marijuana recreationally in nine states. Marijuana doesn’t even come close to drugs like heroin or meth in terms of the…
Think about the last time you ate an Oreo or your favorite brand of chips. If you were trying to be healthy, chances are…
Although we’ve come a long way in understanding addiction, there is still a stigma attached to it. While most people now see addiction as a…
Boost recovery with these tips. Despite the fact that a person chooses to attend addiction rehab, many still feel that successfully breaking the addiction cycle…
At the beginning, painkillers seem to offer so much—a profound sense of physical and mental well-being. But once addiction happens, the slide begins. You can…
For many, the opioid crisis isn’t so much a problem as it is an opportunity. An opportunity to set up a phony rehab center, lure…
Everyone gets sad from time to time, but depression is a whole different story. You don’t know why, but you don’t feel like doing much…
Your son or daughter has agreed to go to rehab—and you couldn’t be prouder. Now is the time to let go of the past and…
There are many good reasons to take it easy with the drinks over the holidays. If you struggle with addiction, you’ll want to avoid alcohol…
Life can be so much better than this. At least a part of you believes that to be true. That’s why you—or your loved one—has…
A common dual diagnosis is addiction plus ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. About 25 percent of people seeking addiction treatment also have ADHD and more than…
When recovering from addiction, sleeping problems are often par for the course. If you struggle with addiction, you may have used drugs or alcohol to…
Statistically, there is a large overlap between addiction and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. About half of people with eating disorders…
You know your spouse, child or parent better than the average person. After all, you’re familiar with their mannerisms, passions, work ethic and temperament. This…
Most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with another mental health issue, typically depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or antisocial personality disorder….
According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 22.7 million people in the United States needed professional treatment for a problem related to…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, benzodiazepine overdoses increased by nearly 24% between 2019 and 2020. Fatal overdoses involving illicit benzodiazepine use increased…
What is Vicodin? Vicodin is the brand name of a prescription medication used to manage moderate to intense pain. The two active ingredients are acetaminophen…
If you are struggling with addiction and co-existing disorders, a radical acceptance approach could help you cultivate a healthier mindset as you pursue sobriety. The…
Accelerated resolution therapy is an incredibly promising PTSD treatment adopted by numerous mental health and addiction specialists; the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration recognizes it as being…
You’re not always going to say the right thing. But you can try. When someone you love is recovering from a substance use disorder, you want…
Recovery from a substance use disorder is a life-long process. As such, occasional relapse is not uncommon; an estimated 90% of people in recovery for…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a highly effective treatment modality for people struggling with substance use disorder and other addictive behaviors. Cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques are designed to address…
Regular exercise is an essential component of optimal physical and mental health. Countless studies have found that exercise helps regulate mood, improve focus and concentration, enhance sleep quality, increase…
If you’ve decided to pursue recovery from a substance use disorder, you’ve undoubtedly thought about what you want your life to become. Once you’ve broken…
Tranquilizer addiction isn’t widely covered in the media, but it is nonetheless a worrying trend. When unaddressed, tranquilizer misuse can lead to severe consequences, including…
As of 2021, the United States Food and Drug Administration has approved only three medications for the treatment of opioid addiction: methadone, Suboxone and Vivitrol….
By the end of 2019, fatal opioid misuse was already rising in Colorado. In 2018, there were 543 reported opioid deaths involving either prescription or illicit narcotics….
When was the last time you took time out of your day to practice a self-care activity like meditating before bed or journaling to try…
It’s a story that pretty much begins and ends with pain. Fentanyl is a medicine originally used to treat patients with severe pain, especially after…
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