When Misinformation Goes Viral: The Dangers of Relying on TikTok for Addiction and Mental Health Support
TikTok initially rose to popularity as a social media platform that allowed users to create and share short-form dance and entertainment videos with others. Today, however, the app has become a go-to source of information for teens and young adults—who [...]
How Parenting Styles Connect to Substance Use Disorder
Emotionally immature parents can affect their children’s development in ways that may make them more prone to substance use disorders as adults. What does it mean to be emotionally immature? We know what it means to mature biologically. If we [...]
Why Successful Recovery is A Group Effort
If we zoom as far out as possible from our loved one’s substance use disorder (SUD), we see that its effects ripple into larger social systems. We see that the person struggling with addiction is taking the brunt of the [...]
Why Successful Recovery is A Group Effort
If we zoom as far out as possible from our loved one’s substance use disorder (SUD), we see that its effects ripple into larger social systems. We see that the person struggling with addiction is taking the brunt of the [...]
Finding Meaning and Purpose in Recovery
A lasting recovery is about more than just abstaining from the use of addictive substances. Once you're no longer under the influence of drugs and alcohol, it becomes about finding new sources of meaning and purpose. There's no one-size-fits-all answer, [...]
Fighting Addiction Stigma to Promote a Lasting Recovery
Addiction stigma is an often overlooked yet pervasive barrier to healing. For people in recovery, fighting this stigma is not only a matter of breaking free from the burden of drug and alcohol abuse but also from the suffocating grip [...]
Lean on Me: How Your Sponsor Can Help You Stay Sober
Residential addiction treatment centers often incorporate the 12-Step approach into their services, recognizing the historical significance and community support it offers. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), approximately 74% of substance abuse treatment facilities in [...]
5 Reasons to Give Yourself the Gift of Sobriety
Amid the nonstop blur of holiday shopping and celebration planning, it's easy to forget the most precious gift you can give yourself—the gift of sobriety. When you're struggling with a substance use disorder, choosing to seek residential addiction treatment and [...]
Mental Health and Creativity in Addiction Recovery
"Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary." ~ Dewitt Jones Recovery is a time of new beginnings. As you break free from the burden of substance abuse, the world around you will start to [...]
How to Avoid a Relapse After Treatment for a Substance Use Disorder: 4 Key Tips for People in Recovery
Substance use disorders are considered chronic illnesses, which means that relapse will always be a possibility. However, certain preventative measures can help reduce your risk of relapse as you transition from residential treatment back to independent living. 1. Understand Your [...]
