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Sad man unsure of how to tell his wife about his addiction

Most people suffering from addiction don't want to admit their addictions even to themselves. But there often comes a point when it's time to come clean. Here's how to tell your family about your addiction to alcohol or drugs.


May 19, 2022

family

Addiction treatment in VR

Technology is an ever-present part of our lives, but we don't usually think about technology in the context of recovery. As it turns out, there are a number of promising technologies being employed for addiction recovery as well as numerous emerging technologies that are promising.


April 19, 2022

technology, virtual reality, VR

Lady Justice bronze statue

We're seeing a number of lawsuits targeting Big Pharma for the role pharmaceutical companies played in the opioid crisis. Let's look at some of these lawsuits and why they're important.


April 10, 2022

Big Pharma, lawsuits, opioid crisis

Mother and daughter during an intervention

An intervention is one of the few tools available to the loved ones of individuals suffering from addiction. For this reason, we're breaking down everything a parent should know to stage a successful intervention.


April 1, 2022

interventions, parent's guide

Flavored liquid in a vape pen

With so many other addictive drugs and substances, we often overlook tobacco products, nicotine, and products like Juul. However, nicotine remains a highly addictive and dangerous substance.


March 26, 2022

juul, nicotine, tobacco

Woman gripping her chair

Restless Leg Syndrome, or RLS, is a condition that's increasingly associated with chemical addiction and substance abuse. Here's everything you need to know about it...


March 8, 2022

restless leg syndrome, RLS

Man in a counseling session

The addiction rehabilitation process frequently requires more than just a 28-day program. According to data, those who achieve the greatest success in recovery leverage many of the ASAM levels of care.


March 2, 2022

continuum of care, levels of care

Woman doing yoga as part of a healthy lifestyle

Relapse is an uncommon and unfortunate part of the recovery process. However, building a recovery strategy with the three Ps of recovery will promote your long-term success.


February 24, 2022

recovery strategy

Purple heroin

Over the past couple of years, we've seen a new substance called purple heroin emerging. What is purple heroin? Why is it so dangerous? Let's find out.


February 7, 2022

purple heroin

Woman on couch getting counseling

Although there are many different paths from addiction to sobriety, the journey typically consists of specific programs and resources. Here's what the addiction rehab process can look like.


February 2, 2022

levels of care, rehabilitation

Woman reading a book with coffee

Whether you enjoy reading or have some extra time on your hands, we've put together a list of books about addiction and recovery that we highly recommend.


January 31, 2022

books, recovery media

New Year's Resolutions

New Year's Resolutions are a popular tradition in the US, but many people abandon their resolutions throughout the year. How do you choose the right New Year's resolution for you?


January 23, 2022

holidays, New Year's resolutions, traditions