Life in Recovery: My Personal Story of Post-Traumatic Growth

Over a decade ago, I made a decision that changed me forever and made me enter life in recovery. After …
Addiction in the Workplace: Helping Leaders Create a Path to Recovery

This may come as a surprise to some, but addiction in the workplace exists. Most people with drug or alcohol …
12 Evidence-Based Therapies for Individualized Addiction Treatment

Finding individualized evidence-based therapies for treatment can be the key to long-term recovery from addiction. Everyone’s experience with addiction is …
Why is There a Stigma Associated with Rehab?

Research shows that despite 21 million Americans struggling with addiction, less than 10 percent of people get the help they …
Paying for Rehab: Will Medicare or Medicaid Cover Treatment?

Can Medicare and Medicaid help with paying for rehab? The short answer to this question is yes, there is some …
10 Unforgettable Movies That Highlight Addiction Recovery

Hollywood has given us a lot of of movies about addiction recovery. Some movies got it right. Others were way …
Everything You Need to Know About Gateway Drugs

Hank’s doctor prescribed painkillers after his biking accident. Two years later, his life revolved around an addiction to heroin. Kim …
Are Mobile Clinics Transforming Access to Addiction Treatment?

It’s an addiction treatment approach that’s gaining in popularity: take the clinic to the people, not the people to the …
What’s a Typical Day in Rehab Like?

Rehab is a 24/7 inpatient program where you live at an addiction treatment facility. Rehabs are standalone buildings in which …
Traveling for Rehab: 5 Pros and Cons

A big step in tackling addiction is seeking professional help. Rehab can significantly improve your chances of long-term recovery. However, …