What Do You Do When Your Roommate Relapses June 8, 2016 Sharing rent and household expenses is one way to lighten the load and live more comfortably. For a person in recovery, it’s common to team up with other clean and sober people and rent a home or apartment together. … Read More
The Truth about Veterans and Addiction May 18, 2016 Alcohol and prescription drug abuse are higher among active duty service members and veterans. Many are prescribed drugs for injuries and later become addicted, others self-medicate to treat … Read More
Therapy Profile: Relapse Prevention May 12, 2016 It’s often said that relapse is a part of recovery, however, this is a myth. While it’s true that many people do relapse, it isn’t a requirement! And, while relapse should never be considered a failure, it is imp … Read More
Addicted Couples: Domestic Violence April 27, 2016 The disease of addiction takes many people to places they never thought they would go. Many addicts are caring, loving individuals who get caught up in behaviors that are out of character. Others find that substance abuse takes certain problems and m … Read More
The Dangers Of Codependency April 19, 2016 Having excessive emotional or psychological reliance on another person is considered being involved in a codependent relationship. Codependency in a relationship is unhealthy and extremely toxic to both parties involve … Read More
On The Rise: Young Women And Heroin Addiction March 30, 2016 Young women and substance abuse is not a new problem. There was a time addiction was considered more of a men’s issue, and although statistically more men abuse substances than women, addiction is a women’s issue as well. For many years, … Read More
Why Do I Need A Women’s Treatment Program? March 17, 2016 Are you struggling with addiction? No one sets out to become addicted to substances. It sneaks up on you, stealing your dreams, your health, your family and your security. Addiction is a vicious cycle of using, often against your will. The consequenc … Read More
What You Can Learn in Parenting Skills Training March 9, 2016 Contrary to what some may tell you, we aren’t all born with an inherent knowledge of how to raise children or even manage most modern day tasks. Activities such as check balancing and which groceries to buy are often … Read More