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5 Reasons Why Men Don't Seek SUD Treatment (And What You Can Do About It)
It's a fact that men have high rates of illicit drug and alcohol use. According to the most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 22.3 million men aged 12 and over reported using illicit drug…
Could any former alcoholics or drug abusers share their story?
Sharing one's journey with alcoholism or drug abuse is vulnerable and personal, but it can also be healing and helpful to those in situations similar to those of your past self. Some of our readers ha…
Healthcare Plan Changes and You
After all the revelry of the holidays and the countdown to a new year, we are all getting back into the groove of daily life. After all of the hustle and bustle of the last few months, it can be easy…
5 Ways Alcohol Abuse Can Destroy Your Long-Term Health
It's no secret that alcohol abuse has the potential to disrupt your life emotionally and physically in terms of broken family relationships, criminal activity, assaults, suicide, accidental overdose,…
5 Ways to Cope With Stress Without Substances
Stress can drive us to do many things. It can cause us to damage relationships and even miss out on opportunities. Stress, if not managed properly, can also lead to substance use. Often, substances ar…
Bouncing Back From Post-Holiday Setbacks in Recovery
There is no question that the holiday season can cause significant setbacks for individuals working to sustain lasting recovery from addiction. While the potential for relapse remains high year-round,…
Why Men Struggle to Accept Their Addiction
Accepting an unpleasant truth is never easy. Whether you are trying to accept something about yourself or information about a loved one, facing facts that are not ideal can be tough. Substance use and…
5 of the Most Misused Prescription Drugs – Part I
When we're suffering or in pain, we often don't look too closely at what our doctor prescribes for us. We only care that it helps us heal and feel better as soon as possible. Problems arise, however,…
Why Spirituality in the Twelve Steps Is Necessary for Recovery
Faith is at the core of most addiction recovery programs, and for good reason. Those who practice successful substance use and addiction treatment programs have found that faith-based methods bolster…
How to Make Prayer a Habit
When was the last time you spent some time in prayer? Saying a quick prayer before a major event or when in crisis may feel natural. Do you pray when things are going well? Praying regularly can stren…
New Year, New You
For many of us, the beginning of a new year signals the shedding of old habits and the adoption of newer paths for growth. As an alumnus of a substance use program, your new year might look different…
How Getting Clean Improves Physical Wellness
The struggle to be physically well these days is a real one. There are plenty of strategies and methods to try. New diets seem to emerge every week with tips about what you should avoid eating. There…
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