Importance of Friends During Addiction Recovery

Rebuilding After Addiction

Summary This article provides ten relapse prevention skills and advice on building a supportive friendship group after addiction. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, managing triggers, and building a strong support system. By actively implementing […]

Opioid Addiction Recovery

Overdose Deaths Decline

Summary A significant decline in U.S. overdose deaths marks a turning point in the fight against addiction. Multiple factors, including increased access to naloxone and community-based prevention efforts, contribute to this positive trend. Sustained public […]

Addiction Recovery

Addiction: An Occupational Hazard?

Summary Connecticut state senators are pushing to classify addiction as an occupational disease, potentially changing how employers and the state address substance use disorders. This move could provide crucial support for workers struggling with addiction […]

Addiction Recovery

Back to Work After Rehab

Summary This article provides guidance for those returning to work after rehab, focusing on the decision of whether or not to disclose your past. It explores legal protections, the benefits and drawbacks of disclosure, and […]

Addiction Recovery

Stress Less: Recovery Tools

Summary This article provides ten highly effective stress management techniques and relaxation exercises specifically for recovering addicts. It emphasizes the importance of stress management in recovery and offers actionable steps for incorporating these techniques into […]

Addiction Recovery

Ketamine Queen and Addiction Recovery

Summary This article explores the charges against the “Ketamine Queen” in Matthew Perry’s death, the complexities of ketamine addiction, and various recovery programs available for addicts. It examines the dual nature of ketamine as an […]

Addiction Recovery

Alcohol’s Shadow: Cancer Warning

Summary This article discusses the Surgeon General’s call for cancer warnings on alcohol, exploring the link between alcohol and cancer, the public health implications, and potential strategies for reducing alcohol-related cancers. It emphasizes the need […]