Traveling can be challenging for the recovering addict. Going on vacation or most any trip can add to the feeling of stress when away from your recovery support team. Knowing how to find a support group when traveling can help you plan for triggers. Planning for Triggers Planning is key to travel. Working with your [...]
The United States is currently facing an overwhelming and undeniable problem with substance abuse. An inability to examine and solve this issue comes at a high price, costing our nation both financially and emotionally. In 2015, the economic cost of the opioid epidemic alone was six times previous years, costing the federal government $504 billion [...]
It is often believed that recovery really starts once treatment is fulfilled. As the patients transition back into their normal life, they require continued support more than ever in order to help them prioritize recovery throughout this highly vulnerable time. These days, many drug treatment centers offer outpatient treatment services to make this transition smoother. [...]
First responders are typically the ones who arrive first at the scene of an emergency. They often put their lives in danger to save other’s lives. Some responders come to scenes where a person has died, such as a car accident or fire. The amount of stress that these men and women encounter are tremendous. [...]
Teens are at high-risk for pressures from peers and young adults to engage in underage drinking. There are many variables that influence their risk for substance use and abuse. There are many programs that offer prevention and education to youth, tweens, teens, and young adults. Parents and caregivers play a significant role in what decisions their [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.