Having the chance to live a proud, sober life is amazing – but it doesn’t always feel that way in the beginning. In fact, early sobriety can feel pretty aimless and even a little bit depressing until you find your way. Much of this is directly related to the fact that an active user’s “purpose”
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Mental illness and addiction are all too common in the United States. Around 19.1 percent of all Americans have at least one diagnosed mental health condition; 19.7 percent have a substance use disorder. That’s nearly a fifth of the entire population for each separate condition. These numbers are often startling, especially to people who don’t
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It all started off so innocently. Maybe you had a few drinks at the club after you turned 21 now and again or your doctor wrote you a prescription for narcotics. Or, maybe you just liked to hit up the club with your friends and feel the “love” with a few tabs of ecstasy on
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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), an incredible 1 in 5 Americans struggle with a mental health disorder. Given that the population of America sits at around 329 million, at least as of 2019, that’s about 65 million people struggle with this complex issue at any given time. Now, consider addiction statistics.
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Few people take the tentative first steps into full recovery without the help of their peers, loved ones, and friends. In fact, there’s a wealth of evidence to prove that having the right social supports in place can be the difference between success and failure – both in the short-term and the long-term. If you’re
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Family, friends, and other loved ones play an integral role in the recovery process. In fact, whether or not someone has support from their peers and the people around them at home can ultimately predict if they remain sober long-term or relapse. The catch? Simply providing support isn’t always enough. If you aren’t aware of
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A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a type of addiction treatment where you come to treatment during the day and return at home overnight. This can be preferable for people in certain circumstances. The main benefit of a PHP is to provide the highest level of support and monitoring without requiring a 24-hour commitment. It
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Addiction is devastating and far-reaching disease. Although we tend to think about it in terms of how it affects the person addicted, the real truth is that both the addict and their home environment or family situation are heavily integrated from the start. Any dysfunctional relationships at home will naturally exacerbate addiction, and any addiction
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Society tends to envision the traditional alcoholic as someone who is stumbling-down drunk and completely out of control. An individual so out of it on a regular basis, they couldn’t possibly be mistaken for anything but an alcoholic. The truth isn’t quite as simple – In fact, many alcoholics are “high-functioning,” meaning they manage to
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Struggling with addiction? Here’s something important: you’re not alone. In fact, millions of other Americans are locked in their own battle against drugs, alcohol, or maladaptive behaviors, too. The recovery community is vast enough that you can effectively connect with people who “get” you nearly everywhere you go. For most people, inpatient treatment is the
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