5 Ways to Support Someone in Recovery

5 Ways to Support Someone in Recovery

September is National Recovery Month, a good time to celebrate the gains made by those who have made a commitment to recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that the recovery process is best...
What’s Behind the Disease of Addiction?

What’s Behind the Disease of Addiction?

Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
Should You Declare Your Sobriety on LinkedIn? 

Should You Declare Your Sobriety on LinkedIn? 

If you use LinkedIn for professional networking, you might have noticed these days that the social media platform often resembles Facebook in that users announce personal triumphs in addition to career-related accomplishments. This includes posting about sobriety....
The Risks of Trying to Detox at Home

The Risks of Trying to Detox at Home

Many people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol manage to function in their daily life without allowing their addiction to interfere. Or, at least, they think it isn’t interfering. Many of these same individuals often believe they don’t have that big of a problem and...