Alcohol Addiction Dangerously Common Among Middle-Aged People
Alcohol addiction and abuse are killing people at alarmingly high rates, and the numbers are almost as dire as the…
Surviving the First 30 Days of Recovery
The first 30 days of your recovery can be both exciting and stressful. Your body is still adjusting to life…
Xanax Bars: How Are They Abused?
Xanax bars are large pills shaped in a rectangle. Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a prescription drug that…
How Dangerous is Alcohol Withdrawal?
Are you or somebody you love addicted to alcohol? You’re not alone. Millions of people across the world have an…
Why Is Learning to Manage Stress Important?
Stress is a fact of life for almost all humans. This is especially true for people in recovery, who are…
The Value of Experiential Therapy
Did you know that there are many types of therapies used to help people with substance use disorders? You don’t…
Are You a Thrill Seeker?
Have you ever been accused of being a thrill seeker? In active addiction, you probably took a lot of risks.…
Finding New Friendships in Recovery
When you were getting high or drunk, you may have felt you had a lot of friends. There were plenty…
The Dangers of K2 and Spice, AKA Synthetic Marijuana
You’ve probably seen a few news reports on drugs like K2 and Spice. The drugs, also called “synthetic marijuana,” are…