Understanding the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Mental Health

February 1, 2023

Understanding the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences

From childhood, the people you interact with help shape who you become. Parents, aunts, cousins, and even family friends have influences on your personality, resiliency, and your relationships. However, if…

John Bowden

Blog Sober Living

January 25, 2023

The 5 Forms of Alcohol Addiction

The iconic American author and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emmerson once said, “To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”…

John Bowden

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Addiction

Treatment

January 19, 2023

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Addiction

The long winter months can often bring about a sense of dread that isn't experienced in warmer weather. When the clocks turn back and the weather gets cold, many people…

John Bowden

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

Addiction

January 12, 2023

Why Is Fentanyl Causing So Many Overdose Deaths?

It is no secret that opioid use has risen dramatically in recent years. Opioid use disorder is now even considered a nationwide epidemic, with overdose deaths on the rise. There…

John Bowden

Blog Sober Living

January 7, 2023

Why Do I Continue to Relapse?

For those struggling with alcohol and/or substance use disorder (SUD), experiencing a relapse can be extremely disheartening. While some people appear to achieve sobriety on their “first try,” others may…

John Bowden

Healing Addiction With a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

Mental Health

December 15, 2022

Healing Addiction With a Balanced and Healthy Lifestyle

Having a balanced and healthy lifestyle can help you immensely when it comes to healing from addiction. Seeking out healthy activities that you enjoy will help you create a plan…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 28, 2022

5 Risk Factors of Addiction

Contrary to what many believe, people do not become addicted to substances overnight. Additionally, individuals do not need to have addiction “run” in the family for them to develop it…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 22, 2022

What Is Dialectical Behavior Therapy?

Treatment programs for substance use disorder (SUD) use a range of therapy methods, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), to help people heal from the disease of addiction. DBT is an…

John Bowden

Addiction

November 21, 2022

What to Expect From Inpatient Detox

Individuals seeking recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) must understand that attending a treatment program is not always the first step in the process. For many, detox is required. Although…

John Bowden

Recovery

November 16, 2022

Does Addiction Rehab Really Work?

Many people struggling with substance use disorder (SUD) feel uncertain about attending addiction rehab. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), "10 percent of US adults have drug use…

John Bowden

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