Will I Lose Custody If I Fail a Drug Test?
17Mar
12Mar
Trauma and Narrative Therapy (With Examples)
How Trauma and Narrative Therapy Can Help You Heal
Trauma and narrative therapy are closely connected for a very good reason. Narrative exposure therapy is an evidence-based, short-term intervention that provides trauma survivors with quick relief from their painful memories. It's helpful for both post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD symptoms) and other...
07Mar
Can Alcohol Abuse Cause Diabetes (And How to Reverse It)
Understanding the Relationship Between Alcohol Abuse and Diabetes
The news on alcohol abuse is never good. In every way, alcohol is hard on the body. Here's yet another thing to be worried about with regard to drinking - can alcohol abuse cause diabetes? That's the topic that we'll zoom in on below....
02Mar
How to Help an Alcoholic Son
Resources for Helping an Addicted Loved One
When your child struggles with alcohol use disorder, watching the ensuing struggle can be a painful experience. Without alcohol addiction treatment, feelings of isolation and confusion can become overwhelming. Whether your son is a teenager, young adult, or full-grown, watching them spiral into a...
21Feb
What Does a Meth Pipe Look Like?
Know the Appearance of Meth Pipes of All Kinds and Get a Loved One Help
Using meth changes a person. You might notice your loved one doesn’t seem that they have slept in days. They might act erratically or seem paranoid. Issues like poor hygiene, skin picking, lip sores, and weight...
14Feb
Writing a Letter of Sobriety for Court
Guidance on Crafting Sobriety Statements for Legal Proceedings
When you're seeking a reduction in sentencing or a more positive outcome in court, you may have to prepare a statement for the judge to review. A major part of your presentation is a letter of sobriety for court, but it goes beyond...
07Feb
What is Galaxy Gas Used For?
The Rising Trend of Huffing Nitrous Oxide and How to Get Help
What is Galaxy Gas used for, and how can you protect your loved ones from the consequences of trying to get high? Nitrous oxide is growing in popularity and is more accessible to people than other types of drugs,...
30Jan
Refuge Recovery: Meetings and Philosophy
Looking into a Growing Source of Secular Support for Recovery
One of the biggest things I struggled with during early addiction recovery was the big focus on God during Alcoholics Anonymous. I can respect that belief in a higher power offers some people strength. For me, coming from the lowest point...
31Dec
Effective Emotional Self-Management in Substance Use Disorders
Understanding Emotional Regulation and Addictive Behaviors
If you or a loved one has drug and alcohol dependence, then you have probably had a first-row seat to a fast-paced show, complete with a vast range of intense emotions. You realize from these experiences and interactions that emotional self-management in substance use disorders...
15Dec
Is Rehab Instead of Jail for Probation Violation Possible?
