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August 9, 2017

The History of the Opioid Epidemic

It is no surprise that opioid use continues to rise in the United States. As a result, much effort in the mental health field is going toward providing helpful and…

Even Opioid Users Experiences High Rates of Recovery in Inpatient Rehab

A study published recently in the Journal of Social Work in Public Health showed that even opioid users, who come to rehab with even greater…

What is Sobriety?

Most of us think of sobriety and we think of the dictionary definition, the act of not drinking. While this definition is often enough for…

Residential vs. Inpatient Treatment: What’s the Difference?

Addiction and recovery seem to be deceptively straightforward concepts, which reinforces many of the misconceptions that are woven into the fabric of public opinion. In…

Heroin in the Suburbs: Why It’s a Crisis and Not an Oxymoron

To those naïve about addiction, the words “heroin” and “suburbs” may not seem to go together. But in fact, it’s the perfect marriage – a…

Understanding the War Against Your Alcohol and Drug Cravings

Although rates of addiction are higher than they’ve ever been, the vast majority of the population still has a very poor understanding of how addiction…

When It Comes to Treatment for Addiction, Rural America is Being Left Out in the Cold

For decades, cities have been cast as the center of substance abuse and addiction. But as research shows, this view is an increasingly outdated one,…

The Rise of Opioid Use Across the United States

The chronic nature of opioid relapse, and a reluctance of many addicts to seek help, means a new, comprehensive approach to treatment is needed. Researchers…

The Importance of Community and Recovery

Millions of people live and thrive in addiction recovery. There is an active and vocal community of survivors and their loved ones. It is a…

Navigating Employment Post Treatment

The transition to everyday life after addiction treatment can be challenging. The key is to be informed and to have a plan. When you go…