There is often debate about how people with addiction should be treated in the criminal justice system in the United States. Increasingly, there is a focus on how to help people with addiction, rather than inherently treating them as criminals when they’re facing bad situations or bad circumstances. The Orange…
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A Sober Mom’s Guide to Recovery
Recovering from an addiction is challenging enough, and when you throw in the tremendous responsibilities of motherhood, it can seem like an impossible challenge. Becoming a sober mom requires making a lot of sacrifices and perseverance through the process. Several factors make achieving sobriety very hard, but most importantly,…
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain?
In both the short- and long-term, the effects of alcohol on the brain and the body can be profound. Potential long-term effects of alcohol on the brain can contribute to cognitive decline and damage. The good news is that it is possible to reverse some of the brain and mental…
How to Survive in a Family of Addicts
In 2018, over 5.8% of adult Americans were dependent on alcohol or had problems related to alcohol use. More than 11.7 percent of individuals aged 12 and older reported taking an illegal substance in the previous month. These figures reflect millions of individuals battling drug abuse and addiction, and…
5 Facts About Delirium Tremens
Delirium tremens is one possible symptom or form of alcohol withdrawal. Also known as DTs, this symptom is relatively rare and usually occurs in instances of severe, long-term chronic abuse of alcohol. Below we talk more about the delirium tremens definition and what you should know about this symptom of…
What is the CIWA Protocol?
The CIWA Protocol is a way to assess the severity of alcohol withdrawal symptoms in someone with alcohol dependence. Severe withdrawal symptoms can be dangerous or deadly, so proper medical attention and care are necessary. What Does CIWA Stand For? CIWA stands for the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol….
Should I Use a Sobriety App?
If you’ve considered using a sobriety app, you aren’t alone. Digital solutions are becoming an increasingly popular way to stay accountable, track your progress and begin to make strides in eliminating bad habits. Using sober apps and alcohol apps can have benefits, but also limitations. For example, if you want…
Addressing Addiction for Mental Health Awareness Month
Improving one’s mental health plays a significant role in the recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Addiction is, in fact, a disorder of the mind that requires treatment. To address addiction during Mental Health Awareness Month, it may be beneficial to do so specifically for this reason. Every year, it…
Substance Abuse Statistics by Gender
One of the greatest lines of delineation between humans is gender, and it affects almost all aspects of human life, such as roles, behavior, orientation, and many more. The case is the same with substance abuse, where the effects of drugs on the male and female gender are essentially different. …
Mindfulness and Long-Term Sobriety
Mindfulness and long-term sobriety from substance use disorders are two things that can go hand-in-hand with one another. When you’re mindful, you’re living in the present. You’re not letting the mistakes or events of the past define you. You’re also not worrying about the future. You’re thinking about what’s happening…