There are many myths surrounding alcoholism – what an alcoholic looks like, how someone with alcoholism acts; you see it all the time in movies or on television. A disheveled, down and out man in dirty clothing, drinking from a bottle tucked into a brown paper bag. The truth is, this portrayal is only one …
Recovery from addiction is often a challenging journey. It’s common for someone overcoming an addiction to make mistakes and begin using again. This is known as a relapse. Some people view relapsing as having failed in the recovery process, but this simply is not true. Relapses are common. In fact, the relapse rate for substance …
Substance use and drug addiction are becoming more common across the United States. In a given year, around 65% of people who are 12 years of age and older have consumed alcohol, while almost 18% have used illicit drugs. Now this does not always lead to abuse issues; however, some individuals are more susceptible to …
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, almost 20 million Americans suffer from some type of substance addiction. HSDUH also indicates that only about four million of those with substance use actually receive addiction treatment, which means a whopping 80% of people, for several reasons, do not receive the help they so …
For many people, moving out of a residential or inpatient treatment facility for substance use can be a daunting task. Structured sober living homes can help because they provide individuals an opportunity to practice the recovery skills they have learned in a real world setting, while still having the support of staff and peers who …
