Exercise and Sobriety
Getting sober is hard. Exercise and sobriety can give drug or alcohol recovery an extra boost. When a person turns from their addiction, many times…
Living with a Recovering Alcoholic
When a loved one is seeking help for a drinking problem and is on the road to recovery, there is a feeling of instant relief and hope by family mem…
How to Help a Loved One Avoid Relapse
It is a huge relief when a loved one receives professional help for substance abuse. Getting sober is not easy and living a sober life is a life lo…
Addiction: Was I born this way?
With drug or alcohol addiction, there is no single factor determining if a person will develop dependency on drugs or alcohol. It is true that a pe…
Binge Drinking
Binge drinking is the consumption of a large amount of alcohol with the goal of getting drunk. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholi…
Abstinence Based Treatment vs. Medication Assisted Treatment (M.A.T.)
A person suffering from opioid addiction or heroin addiction has options in considering what treatment approach to choose to fight their substance …