May 16, 2019 | Recovery, Trending Topics
Relapse is sometimes mistakenly defined as a failed attempt to recover from addiction. A relapse, in reality, is the re-emergence of symptoms after a chronic disease has been in remission for a period of time. Diabetics can have a relapse, as can a person with...
Apr 25, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Trending Topics
Two Schools of Thought At most drug or alcohol rehab centers, the goal is to help clients stop using alcohol, prescription drugs, or illicit substances. The concept that a person is expected to entirely abstain from using as part of the recovery process is called...
Mar 27, 2019 | Substance Use Disorder, Trending Topics
It’s not uncommon for people who develop addictions to start by using legally prescribed medications. Doctors report that they are writing more prescriptions than ever before, making meds more accessible. While they may initially have a prescription, some people...