May 3, 2024 | Veterans & Military, PTSD
Veterans face hardships that are especially challenging and can increase their risk of developing substance issues. Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, Virginia is here to help them and their families recover. A Growing Problem: Substance Use Disorder in...
Apr 25, 2024 | Substance Use Disorder, Rehab
When it is time to select a treatment program for substance use disorder, many people wonder about the advantages and disadvantages of different levels of care. They are not sure what option will be the best fit for them or their loved one, and they recognize the...
Mar 22, 2024 | Recovery, Alcoholism
If a person in recovery is taking part in a 12-step program, they are generally encouraged to find a sponsor. According to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), a sponsor should Be someone who has fought addiction Have been sober for a while, preferably at least a year Have...
Mar 5, 2024 | Mental Health, Trending Topics
Many people who develop addictions don’t start with illegal substances. Those who have been prescribed a certain drug to help them deal with pain, a sleep disorder, or anxiety may find that their use of this substance gradually crosses the line into misuse, ultimately...
Mar 1, 2024 | Recovery, Trending Topics
Until the 1990s, most research on addiction focused on men, as did a lot of medical research. More recently, research has expanded to include women, allowing us to learn more about differences in trends between the genders as it applies to substance misuse....
