Recovery Blog
Waging War Against Addiction: How Christian Leaders Can Lead the Charge
The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that more than 46 million people aged 12 and older met the criteria for substance use disorder. Of those, roughly 94% did not receive...
How Dangerous Are Hallucinogens?
Young adults typically like to drink alcohol, misuse prescription medications, and take illicit drugs for recreational purposes. Psychedelic substances, such as hallucinogens, are quite commonly...
Holding On Tight to Recovery: Why Continued Peer Support Matters
Sustained drug or alcohol abuse recovery can sometimes feel incredibly elusive, even after completing lengthy treatment at a high-quality addiction recovery center. Unfortunately, many studies show...
Step 3: Turning Our Will Over to God
As independent-minded people, giving anything over to someone else's control isn't easy. Whether we're two or 82, it's human nature to want to accomplish things on our own. But when it comes to a...
Why Incorporating Integrative Therapies Benefits Substance Abuse Treatment
Incorporating integrative therapies into treatment for substance use and mental health disorders is one of the newest ways we are combining stress reduction with medically guided treatment. As we...
How can I tell if someone with an addiction is in denial?
Should I be worried or am I being paranoid? Loved ones of people with substance use disorder often find themselves doubting their intuition when it comes to addressing suspicious alcohol or drug...
How Belief Church Benefits Your Recovery
Treatment for substance use has long included the idea that church benefits a successful recovery. In fact, this has led to the rise of spiritually-focused or faith-focused recovery programs at many...
What to Look For in a Substance Abuse Treatment Center
It is natural to feel overwhelmed when we are sick and seeking treatment. There are a lot of options out there, and many of us have a lot of questions that need answering. Who can we turn to for...
Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore the Fentanyl Crisis
The statistics are sobering - more than 106,000 people died of a drug-related overdose in 2021. Of those, roughly 70,000 deaths involved synthetic opioids, described by the Centers for Disease...
About to Enter Faith-Based Rehab? Here’s What to Expect
Chances are you're here because you have a history with or currently relate to a community of faith. You miss that connection to God and want to get it back, but you can't seem to get past your...
Springtime Sober Date Ideas
There are fewer pure moments than those that occur in springtime, and that is why it is the perfect time to start thinking of planning a springtime sober date. But what does a date look like for...
Why It Is Critical to Seek Help With Substance Abuse and How Treatment Benefits You
Recovery is possible, and finding reliable treatment benefits your chances of seeing a positive change. When you are staring down the long road to recovery, treatment can seem a bit daunting. But...