Experiential therapy is a therapeutic technique developed in the 1970s that uses different expressive tools and activities to help a…
Unresolved Grief and Substance Abuse — What’s the Relationship?
- March 27, 2021
We all experience stress in our daily lives, but there are certain life events that can challenge us all. The…
Finding Rehab During COVID-19
- March 19, 2021
Finding rehab on a regular day can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know what to look for. Finding…
Staying Sober While Traveling
- March 12, 2021
For those in early recovery, there are many recovery milestones or “firsts” to experience. The first time you travel, for…
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome Signs and Symptoms
- February 19, 2021
When someone is in early recovery from alcohol or other substance use, they may experience these lingering effects of drug…
Benefits of Al-Anon Meetings
- February 5, 2021
There are several benefits of Al-Anon that can help families struggling with the disease of addiction. Alcoholism is a family…
Are you Sober If You’re on Medication-Assisted Treatment?
- September 18, 2020
Opioids (such as heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone) are narcotic substances that produce depressant effects and alleviate physical pain. No matter…
Levels of Addiction Treatment
- September 11, 2020
A person who needs treatment for a substance use disorder should always be admitted into a level of addiction treatment…