We don’t always want to own our addiction or our recovery. Going to treatment for drug and alcohol addiction comes with a lot of shame because of the stigma associated with addiction. In time you’ll find that your addiction isn’t something to be ashamed of, nor is your recovery. You can own the fact that…
Treatment is a time to learn, grow, and heal. Here are the five most important ways to make the most out of treatment so you can live a happy and healthy life in recovery. Take every opportunity to ask questions: Now is not the time to have any shame or humiliation about asking a “dumb”…
Addiction treatment has made many strides over the last decades. Many evidence-based treatment options have proven to be effective in helping people overcome addiction. Cognitive-behavioral therapy was discovered in the 1960s as a way for doctors to help patients change their ways of thinking. During the session, doctors would help turn negative thoughts and behaviors…
In 2018. the National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that roughly 86% of people ages 18 and older drank alcohol at some point in there lives. Of the millions of Americans who drink, over 25% of them report that they regularly engage in binge drinking. Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of…