Addiction & Recovery Articles
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What is National Recovery Month?September is National Recovery Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding of substance use disorders, mental health challenges, and the life-changing impact of addiction treatment and recovery services. This observance spreads aw … |
Advocacy in Recovery
When addiction works its way into your life, it takes so much away. It affects your health and relationships, has...
Alcohol & Alcoholism in the Workplace
Afternoon happy hours, beer fridges, and even an open bar, the past decade has seen alcohol move beyond client...
Bradford Health Services Expands Addiction Treatment Services to Mississippi with Acquisition of The Estate at River Bend
Birmingham, Ala. (April 21, 2022) — Bradford Health Services, the Southeast’s largest substance use disorder treatment...
Ten Signs You May Have a Substance Abuse Problem
No one who tries drugs or alcohol intends to develop a substance use disorder. Those who do become addicted often do...
What sobriety is not
From the outside, achieving sobriety from drugs or alcohol may seem as easy as stopping your use, going to rehab, and...
What Should I Do After Completing Inpatient Rehab?
Completing an inpatient addiction treatment program is a huge chapter in your recovery story. It is a time for...
10 Signs Your Loved One May Be an Alcoholic
How do you know if your loved one is an alcoholic? Alcoholism is a chronic and potentially life-threatening condition...
The Rise of Alcohol Abuse Among Women
When you picture someone struggling with alcohol, what image comes to mind? Most people think of a man having issues...
What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?
It might be a friend, family member, or colleague. They consume alcohol regularly and rarely go to an event or...
Helping vs Enabling
Do you have a loved one who struggles with addiction? It’s natural for you to want to help them overcome their issues...
How To Help Someone Who Has Relapsed
Relapse is difficult for both the individual and their loved ones. If someone you care about has relapsed, it might be...
What Kind of People Go to Rehab?
"What kind of people go to rehab?" There isn't a simple answer to this question because anyone can be affected by...