May is mental health awareness month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Held every year in the United States since 1949 as a way to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and break the stigma surrounding it, Mental Health Awareness Month began as a campaign and is now supported by thousands of organizations, recovery centers, and more across the […]
Why people with addictions lie to their loved ones
If your family member or close friend is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, it’s possible they may have lied to you before or are currently lying to you. They might have lied about their whereabouts, given excuses as to why they canceled plans on you or failed to show up to an important family […]
Why addiction isn’t a sign of failure
Even in 2021, there’s still a lot of stigma surrounding alcohol and drug addiction. Our scientific understanding of how addiction impacts the brain has improved, and our recovery centers’ methods of treating addiction have developed over time, too. However, there are still a lot of stereotypes associated with people with addictions that are hard to […]
Will rehab go on my permanent record?
Though millions of Americans suffer from some kind of addiction today—23.5 million, in fact—only 11 percent of them receive the treatment they need to get better. There are many reasons why someone wouldn’t seek treatment, though one of the most common is that people often feel too ashamed to ask for help. If you’re feeling shame […]
Preparing yourself to enter addiction treatment
What to Know Before Entering Addiction Treatment Finally taking the first step toward recovery and entering into an addiction treatment program is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a scary one. For many people, the idea of entering into a rehab program can be intimidating and nerve-wracking, […]
Recovery memoirs to inspire you
Everyone could use inspiration to help them reach their goals or simply get through their day-to-day life, whether it’s in the form of a motivational podcast or a pep talk from a close friend. If you’re struggling with addiction or just entering recovery, you may be searching for a light at the end of the […]