The process of overcoming addiction and participating in a detox program can be exhausting. There is so much education and clinical jargon that it can [...]

In the field of behavioral health, it is common to hear the term “dependence” used in association with addiction or substance use disorder (SUD). Dependence [...]

Recovery from drug and alcohol addiction begins with detoxing your body. Detox is the vital first step in the recovery process which sets the tone [...]

Stopping a bad habit is as simple - and as difficult - as practicing an opposite productive habit. That may sound wildly oversimplified, and [...]

Nothing makes life more meaningful than being surrounded by love and support. Having a community makes tough times manageable, challenges easier to overcome and daily [...]

Suicide is not an enjoyable topic of discussion for anyone. However, removing the stigma around suicide discussions is key to real progress. According to the [...]

So you’re interested in a job in addiction treatment? Working with individuals struggling with substance use and abuse is a noble and rewarding career. Like [...]

Addiction recovery is not an easy battle, and sometimes it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. While the [...]

Having a loved one struggle with substance abuse can be one of the hardest things a person has to face in life. Seeing someone [...]

Many of us have heard stories of bad detox experiences and ineffective treatment. How do we determine what’s true and what isn’t? Educating yourself on [...]

Detoxing from substances is one of the hardest and most painful parts of the journey to recovery. The side effects from alcohol and drug detox [...]

As a family unit, some days may have you feeling more divided than united. Under all the arguments, hair-pulling and slamming of doors, your family [...]