When you’re first getting sober it may seem like you have a lot of free time on your hands. Since boredom is a trigger for recovering addicts, it’s important that you find new hobbies that are fun and distracting to fill all those empty hours. Luckily, we’ve got some great suggestions for hobbies that recovering addicts can pick up...
Drug use among the workforce in the United States has increased quite a bit over the last few years. The results of one study showed that, of 10 million workforce urine tests, 4.2 percent of them tested positive for at least one illicit drug. Plenty of workers in the U.S. are abusing drugs, and many of them...
Cocaine is one of the most addictive substances and those who try to quit often find themselves in the struggle of their life. Cocaine withdrawal symptoms are difficult to bear and many people fall back into old habits to ease the effects of trying to quit. The good news is, cocaine addiction can be beaten...
America’s battle with drug addiction and dependency wages on. It’s been a major problem in this country for countless numbers of years. We’ve seen husbands, wives, children, grandparents, neighbors, and distant friends and relatives taken down dark paths with drugs and alcohol and there’s no way to stop it. As we become more aware of...
Contrary to what previous studies have touted, it turns out no amount of alcohol is good for us after all. While many researchers have attempted to justify our society’s preoccupation with alcohol consumption, the simple fact is that quitting altogether is the best course of action. Though this applies for even casual drinkers, the benefits of quitting...
With drug abuse on the rise, the number of Americans seeking rehab has increased. While rehab is an excellent choice for anyone looking to break the cycle of addiction, the process isn’t fun and games. There are side effects one should be prepared for when facing the prospect of drug withdrawal. Some symptoms of withdrawal are nearly...
Have you decided to take the first step in recovering from alcohol addiction? Then congratulations on taking the hardest step towards recovery. Once you’ve made the decision to stop drinking, you’ll need to go through alcohol detox. If you’ve been drinking heavily, this could be a difficult process. You may experience a lot of withdrawal effects. This...
Of the over 22 million Americans who required treatment for a substance use problem in 2013, only 2.5 million ever received that treatment. These numbers reveal a very large treatment gap. Perhaps one of the most important deterrents to seeking treatment is the cost of a rehabilitation program. Which begs the question: does insurance cover rehab? The...
Teenagers are known for sometimes being surly, distant, and secretive. As a parent, do you know how to tell when your teen is just acting like… well, a teen, and when their behavior is a sign of a bigger problem? Do you know how to tell if your child is using drugs? After all, 50 percent of...
