Our Latest Blogs on Addiction & Recovery Topics

The opioid epidemic continues to spread at a staggering rate. More than 10 million people abuse opioids and opiates every year in the US. Among those people are professional sports players, especially those in Major League Baseball. (more…)

The Risks of Dating in Early Recovery  Former drug addicts who are undergoing addiction treatment are in a transition period that is full of many emotional ups and downs and life changes. Treatment programs are often very involved and require a significant time commitment. It is for these and several other reasons that professionals in …

Bad Weather Can Make a Bad Mood Worse…  According to one study, if you’re in a good mood, the weather won’t have much effect on your mood, but if you’re in a bad mood, the weather can make it worse. People tend to respond to weather differently. Participants did tend to report that an increase in …

Having Fun Without Drugs or Alcohol in Anaheim American social culture has created an association between going out and alcohol consumption. For those with alcohol addiction, and working on their sobriety, it can be discouraging to return to their home and friends and face risking their sobriety in order to maintain a social life and …

Suicide in America  According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S. In 2020 alone, suicide data shows there were an estimated 1.20 million suicide attempts, and nearly 46,000 Americans died by suicide that same year. The risk of suicide is highest for middle-aged …

Making the decision to enter a drug rehab program is a major step for anyone who has been struggling with substance use disorders. However, what comes next can sometimes be very stressful. Choosing between types of treatment, treatment programs, and what treatment facility will work best for you can be a little difficult. Plus, many …