What to Expect During Gainesville Alcohol Detox
You have likely heard about alcohol rehab through friends, family members, or television shows or movies. They often don’t paint a pretty picture of addiction treatment, which can scare some…
3 Tips for Making an Addiction Treatment Plan
An individualized addiction treatment plan is crucial for your recovery since your addiction struggles will be somewhat different from those of your recovery peers. The strength of your addiction treatment…
Tips for Controlling a Meth Relapse
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing condition, and you shouldn’t feel any sense of shame for experiencing a lapse in your sobriety. The truth is that staying clean is hard work,…
A Quick History of Alcoholism
How much of a problem is alcohol addiction? Has it always been a problem? The effects of alcohol on society are far-reaching, and cause problems on many levels. First, there’s…
Brain Function Altered by Underage Drinking
Doing some partying and binge drinking while you’re young doesn’t do much harm, right? In fact, the side effects of excessive and underage drinking can become severe. According to a…
Mocktail Ideas for a Sober Holiday Celebration
The holiday season can be a trying time when you’re dealing with a substance use disorder. With all of the alcohol and stress accompanying these celebrations, you may want to…
Holidays Offer So Many Addiction Triggers
Triggers for substance abuse can happen anywhere, but the holidays offer so many addiction triggers that relapse is common during these periods. Although holidays represent the happiest times of the…
Successful Techniques for Relapse Prevention
Going through detox and recovery treatment takes courage and personal strength. Avoiding relapse takes even more of these qualities. Therefore, it’s crucial to learn relapse prevention techniques before you leave…
Can Recovered Addicts Ever Go Back to Casual Use?
Is complete abstinence from all substances the only way to live life after addiction? Most of those in recovery ask that question at some point in their sobriety journey. It’s…
Observing National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, otherwise known as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It is a time to appreciate the vital work done by those in the mental health…