One of the hardest things to do is stay sober during the pandemic. Addiction is a disease that puts individuals in recovery at a high risk of relapse. While many in addiction recovery already know to steer clear of emotional and physical triggers, the COVID-19 global pandemic has created new twists to maintain sobriety. Fortunately,…
For a lot of people, a new year means a fresh start. Whether the goals are big or small, people everywhere are making new year’s resolutions. A common theme of these resolutions has to do with health. For some, that can mean changing your diet; for others, it can mean exercising more often. In some…
Studies have shown that 28% of the population has an alcohol use disorder. However, only 6% of that population meets the criteria in which they would have to give up alcohol completely. Remarkably, 90% of treatment facilities have programs that make their patients abstain from alcohol, ignoring that perhaps alcohol moderation is the key to…
A new year means a new chance, especially for those who struggle with a substance use disorder involving drugs or alcohol. There’s no better time than January to reach out to a drug or alcohol addiction treatment center nearby for help to recover. And for those already in recovery from addiction, starting the new year…