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← All resourcesShould I Look For a New Addiction Recovery Sponsor?
Addiction recovery is not a task easily achieved solo. Those recovering from addiction are frequently encouraged to rely on trusted friends and family, attend
Addressing the Rising Tide of Addiction in Pennsylvania: How High Focus Centers Can Help
Pennsylvania in 2023: A State Grappling with a Growing Addiction Crisis In 2023, Pennsylvania has seen a concerning rise in addiction rates, reflecting a broader national
How Nature Can Help in Your Recovery
Recovery requires addressing the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual consequences of addiction. Substance use affects relationships and all other areas of life. As a result
The Top Benefits of Yoga for Those in Recovery
If you already practice yoga, you may have experienced some of the benefits it provides for your mental and physical health. If not, you’re in
The Most Common Substances Linked to Co-Occurring Disorders
Mental health and addiction have long been connected. Pre-existing mental health conditions are known to be one of the leading causes of why individuals turn
Risk Factors for Young Adults and Substance Abuse
The transition to independent living, or commonly called “adulting,” is an exciting time for many. Living on your own, having an income, making your own
Recovery Tips for the Holidays!
The holidays can be a challenging time for people in substance abuse recovery, for a number of reasons, and not just because of the possibility
Avoiding Triggers During the Holiday Season
Setting boundaries, utilizing self-care, and saying no can all help you avoid triggers during the holidays., The holidays are a time for celebrating, spending time with family and taking part in traditions. For someone recovering from subs
How Athletes are Affected by Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Adolescents and young adults who play high school and college sports face unique stressors that can leave them vulnerable to developing substance use and
7 Ways to Maintain a Positive Outlook in Recovery
Going through recovery from addiction can take a toll on your body and your mind, and sometimes it can be difficult to find the energy
What Causes Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse?
If you’re wondering what the relationship between abuse and addiction is, you’ve come to the right place. This article will explore the effects of substance
A Personal Guide for Dealing with Death and Grief in Addiction Recovery
Going through addiction recovery is challenging enough on its own, so much so that having to handle grieving the loss of a loved one on
Dual-Diagnosis: PTSD and Substance Use Disorders
Facing a mental health disorder is a struggle. Dealing with two conditions at once can be an even tougher battle. If you think you or
The Connection Between PTSD and Addiction
Research has long demonstrated an undeniably strong correlation between trauma and substance abuse. In recent decades, the connection between trauma-related disorders and addiction has become
Are LGBTQ+ Individuals More Prone to Substance Use?
Social stigmas, discrimination and harrassment put LGBTQ+ people at a greater risk of addiction and other mental health issues than heterosexual and cisgender individuals
Maintaining Recovery in the Summer without Compromising Fun
The summer brings a wave of fresh opportunities and pleasant emotions. The warm weather, the collective excitement and the train of relaxing or active social
Top 4 Benefits of Using CBD During Addiction Recovery
CBD is the non-psychoactive component in marijuana, that’s why you can find it in states where cannabis is illegal. It’s increasingly being integrated into a
How to Spot A Heroin Addiction in Your Loved One
You can spot heroin use in your loved one by the presence of needle marks, financial issues, secretive behavior, symptoms of withdrawal and more
Breaking Down the Addiction Assessment Process
If you’ve never gone through a rehabilitation program before, you might have a lot of questions about the process, and might even be a little
What You Need to Know About MDMA Before You Develop an Addiction
On the surface, drug use might be alluring. The sensations of euphoria, having high-energy and having empathy for others are definitely attractive feelings. When those
Here’s Why You Need Social Support in Addiction Recovery
Your intro to peer groups that encourage social support in addiction recovery, like Alcoholics Anonymous, SMART Recovery, SOS and more
The Connection Between Self-Harm and Addiction
No one is immune from pain in this world, leaving many of us to develop a variety of coping mechanisms, some of them healthy, while
Five Steps to Preventing Teen Alcohol Addiction
It’s not abnormal for teens to be private about their interests, their friends and their hobbies. Sometimes, though, this secrecy is hiding something more serious
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Substance Use
As a parent, your only wish is for your children to grow up happy and healthy. Sadly, for many parents this reality is interrupted by
