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...