Addiction Recovery Blog

We used to think that rehab wouldn’t do anyone any good unless they really and truly wanted to get better. … Continue reading How to Convince Someone to Go to Rehab →

There’s rehab. And then there’s reality. In rehab, you learn so many things: Why you started using in the first … Continue reading How Does Sober Living Work? →

  If you’re reading this, you almost certainly know that it’s a very bad idea to use heroin while pregnant. … Continue reading How Does Heroin Use Affect Pregnancy? →

There are many things that are wise to delay purchasing until you absolutely have the money to pay for them. … Continue reading How to Get into Rehab Without Insurance →

  We’ve heard it for so long that we’ve all come to accept it as truth: While heavy drinking is … Continue reading Is Alcohol Good for Your Health? →

  You’ll hear all kinds of promises when looking around at various treatment centers. While some of them may be … Continue reading The Raleigh House: A Clinically Effective Treatment Center →

Boredom is a fact of life. The problem is that it can also be a trigger for relapse. But here’s … Continue reading The Link Between Boredom and Substance Abuse →

Nobody knows the exact cause of bipolar disorder, although both genetic and environmental factors are thought to be at play. … Continue reading Can Oxycodone Cause Bipolar Disorder? →

Did you know that avoidance relates to addiction on several levels? In fact, avoidant behavior can lead to addiction, perpetuate … Continue reading The Tie Between Addiction and Avoidance →

  Spend five minutes on the internet and you’ll quickly read about dozens of different treatment centers—all offering different promises … Continue reading What Type of Detox is Best? →

If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere. That’s a line from Frank Sinatra’s famous love song to … Continue reading How to Start a New Life in New York After Addiction →

This question torments many new mothers. On one hand, we worry that painkillers could hurt our new baby. On the … Continue reading Is It Safe for a Breastfeeding Mom to Take Painkillers? →