Category Archive For "Addiction Recovery"
Tips for Staying Sober During the Pandemic
The pandemic has been tough on everyone, but for those who are working on staying sober, the stress and loneliness that it’s brought on can be particularly damaging. There are many different ways to feel affected by the pandemic, and in some cases negative feelings could amplify a desire to drink or to revert back …
The Effects of Drugs on the Human Body
The more that we understand about addiction the better we’re able to treat it, and that includes understanding the effects of drugs on the human body. The consequences of substance abuse go far beyond ruined finances and broken relationships, with very real connections between drug use and harm to the body and the brain. Awareness …
At-Home Dangers: Alcohol Withdrawal and Relapse
By Dr. Roger Ayres [MD] Medical Director for Retreat at South Connecticut With countless public health officials now noting on the increase in relapse rates, the need for treatment becomes ever-more important. What are the triggers or the pitfalls of this challenging season that you believe could be causing so many individuals to fall into …
Recovery And The Holiday Season:
Alcohol Consumption
By Ariana Lobo The holidays are a time of celebration and community. Yet for those individuals in recovery, particularly those recovering from alcoholism, the holidays can represent a time of great struggle, stress or even anxiety. Consistently encountering environments that are prone to have alcohol, can lead such individuals into harmful situations with lasting outcomes. …
Should Individuals Recovering from a Substance Use Disorder Date Each Other
Should people in long-term recovery date each other? It’s a question we get a lot, and unsurprisingly so. An estimated 22 million Americans—about 9% of the country’s population— are in recovery from a drug or alcohol use disorder. And many of them have pursued treatment through group-focused recovery options, including Alcoholics Anonymous and inpatient and outpatient treatment …
