If you are in early recovery, you might think that celebrating the holidays is going to look quite different than in recent years. Attending alcohol or drug rehab means you are already aware that relapse is something you must always guard against. Yet the holidays, especially during early recovery, can be a time of great...
The tragic events of 9/11 left the world in shock, but researchers are still struggling to uncover the full extent of the trauma caused by the terrorist attacks. Drug and alcohol addiction rates can be used to assess the toll on those who were affected by the attacks in one way or another, and researchers...
For many people, starting the new year off with a hefty list of New Year’s resolutions just makes sense, but for someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, things like weight loss or saving more money can seem pretty trivial. About 40% of the population participates in forming resolutions these days, but a mere...
If you’re having trouble controlling your drug use, drug rehab or alcohol rehab at a residential drug treatment center offers unique advantages that can increase your chances of success and minimize the risk of relapse.comprehensive substance abuse treatment can help you overcome your chemical dependency and begin a new, drug-free life. Both inpatient and outpatient...
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year and aims to raise awareness of substance overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of...
A new drug has made the headlines recently when it was announced that Prince died due to an overdose of Fentanyl. Everyone is talking about it but, really, what is Fentanyl and what makes it so dangerous? What Exactly is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that has a rapid onset and a...
If you are in recovery or you’ve had a stay at an inpatient drug rehab center, you may have heard that relapse is a part of recovery. While there is definitely some truth to that, here at The Discovery House we make it a priority to supply our residents with the tools they need to...
Legislation has passed in California early this month raising the legal smoking age from 18 to 21. The bill also states that the sale of electronic cigarettes is limited to those who are over 21. This, of course, has brought some heavily debated topics back into the limelight. Many are in support of the new...
Rob Reiner directed some of the most iconic comedies of all time like When Harry Met Sally, The Princess Bride, or This Is Spinal Tap, just to name a few. However, it’s his latest work “Being Charlie” that has people talking, and not just because the film was co-written by his son, Nick Reiner. “Being...
Every 19 minutes someone dies from an opioid overdose. The rate of opioid overdose rose 14% from 2013 to 2014. If you work in the addiction treatment industry or if you simply keep up with the news out of interest, you have statistics like these memorized. It’s a long-awaited relief that the Obama administration also...
