Addiction affects more than the person who is addicted. After your loved one has gotten sober and returned home from addiction treatment, continuous sobriety, and recovery become important parts of their life. Learn some helpful tips to help you support your loved one and yourself. 4 Strategies for Supporting a Loved One in Addiction Recovery Recognize that while...
Read MoreFor those who have served in combat situations or brought emergency care to victims of traumatic accidents or events, exposure to trauma can have long-lasting effects. If the military Veteran or first responder does not have the time or resources to process their experiences, they may turn to drug and alcohol use to cope. When a substance use disorder (SUD)...
Read MoreYou have pain. Your doctor is no longer willing or able to offer you pain medication to treat it. This can seem infuriating, and it’s happening throughout the U.S. because of the rise in opioid-related overdose and death. You may be terrified about the lack of ability to stop your pain. What can you do? Opioids Work but Create Risk Opioids are powerful drugs that...
Read MoreDuring drug and alcohol addiction treatment, one of the foundations of success is communication. If you cannot communicate well with your loved ones or they cannot communicate with you, there’s a limit to your quality of life and your ability to recover. It’s not easy. Sometimes it feels downright impossible to talk about what you’re feeling, what your needs are, or...
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