Why the Holidays Can Be Especially Hard for People in Recovery
The well-known Christmas carol may indicate that it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but for people in recovery from a substance use disorder, the holiday season can be a minefield of relapse triggers. This post highlights several of these triggers and offers...
Thanksgiving: The Alcohol-Free Edition
If you are recovering from a substance use disorder or supporting someone in recovery, the holidays may pose a huge source of anxiety. They can serve as a reminder of past holidays gone wrong or of a time when alcohol could provide an escape from family tensions....
Supporting Families of Those with Addiction During (& Beyond) COVID-19
Addiction and Recovery During a Pandemic How can we support family members of a person struggling with addiction? And how can we do so in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic? We tend to think of addiction as one individual’s affliction. But every person who...
How to Encourage Your Loved One to Enter Recovery
Forcing someone we love into residential recovery or treatment isn’t a viable, effective, or legal option. Even though addiction is a disease, we cannot make the decision for someone else to get treatment. They have to acknowledge their illness and be willing to...
Endocarditis Care in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Many people struggling with addiction suffer from an array of health problems. Among them may be endocarditis, a cardiac disease that typically affects those with heart defects, heart valve damage, or a history of IV drug use. Let’s take a deeper look into...Contact Us: (877) 977-3268
