Life in recovery comes with many triumphs and many challenges. For some, enlisting the support of a recovery coach can […]
Substance Abuse Treatment and Recovery
Gray Area Drinking – When is it Alcohol Abuse?
What is Gray Area Drinking? There is a common misconception that responsible drinking and alcoholism are two entirely separate concepts […]
Humor in Sobriety: An Unexpected Aid in Recovery
The journey to sobriety has never been an easy one. Committing to changing one’s own life for the better and […]
“Sober Transport” – Therapeutic Transport Services Go Beyond Substance Abuse
Sober transport may not be a concept familiar to the general public, but for those in recovery from substance abuse […]
What Causes Relapse?
Relapse is described in two opposing ways. First, relapse is described as an episode. Many people have recounted that their […]
Harm Reduction: Why Consider it?
A personal recovery journey is bittersweet. It can be wildly beautiful but also brings painful losses – the many deaths […]
Do Substance Use Disorders Run in the Family? A Personal Perspective on Biology and Environment
It was my first time in detox. It seemed that the final culmination of my life’s work landed me in […]
Choosing A Treatment Program Can Be Tough
Go to the grocery store for a salad dressing without a specific brand, name, or type and be prepared to […]
The Collegiate View: Substance Abuse in College Students, Why is it so Common?
The Collegiate View is a reoccurring blog series highlighting mental and behavioral health issues affecting today’s young adults and college students. […]
Executive Functions Most Affected by Addiction.
Executive functioning is a skill based function we are born with. The frontal lobe of our brain is responsible for […]
