Resentment and Relapse
See how one man gained knowledge of resentment and relapse that he was able to use to make a breakthrough in his own recovery.
Expert Insight
Everything Must Change?
Am I willing to risk practicing what I see others doing in order to experience the freedom I see others enjoying? Must everything change?
Progress Through Empowerment: How to Overcome the Social Stigma of Interaction with the Legal System and Incarceration
Moving on from a criminal history can be an empowering experience that facilitates significant internal motivation for continued change and personal growth. Here are some simple tips to help remove yourself from this social stigma, conceptualize a positive future, and become empowered to execute a positive life plan.
Substance Abuse, Mental Illness, and Access to Care in Rural America
Getting adequate health care can be quite a challenge in rural America, particularly when addiction treatment and rehabilitation services are needed. Trying to get help for substance abuse or mental illness is a very different experience in these communities than it is in urban America.
Addiction: Is it a Disease or a Choice?
The controversy over whether addiction is a disease or a choice is important for those who work in substance abuse and who struggle with addiction.
How to Start Treatment Right Where You Are
Sometimes, getting into a treatment center doesn’t happen when you want it to. Oftentimes, there may be obstacles.
Was it a Slip or a Relapse? Knowing When to Return to Treatment
Many people in recovery have been there. You’ve gone through a treatment program and completed it successfully—and then you relapsed.
37 Tips For Making The Most Of Rehab (As Told By Recovering Addicts)
We asked over 400 recovering addicts on their advice for people entering an addiction treatment center. Find out what their top tips for rehab are.
The Effects of Isolation On Addiction
Isolation is often the main antagonist against sobriety. Find out how to take the first step towards recovery today.
