


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...
5 Signs of Drug and Alcohol Abuse or Addiction
You Are Not Alone Discovering that a family member has a substance use disorder can come as a shock. You may feel helpless. You may ask yourself: How can this have happened in my home, under my watch? You are not alone in your feelings or your questions. Drug and...
5 Myths About the Alcohol Detoxification Process Debunked
As the old saying goes, “no two stones are alike,” and the same is true of the detoxification process. Each individual’s experience of detox from alcohol is unique. That said, if you’ve heard some detox stories that make you raise a brow–can that really happen...
10 Reasons to Quit Drinking & Embrace Your Health
During the quarantine prompted by the COVID-19 virus, alcohol sales are up 14 to 53%, depending on the venue and type of drink. The extra time at home can prompt people to start drinking, drink more than usual, or even relapse if they were in recovery. A Timely List...