National Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day is a national, annual initiative held on March 2nd to promote the joy of reading, particularly for children and young adults. Many schools, libraries, and community [...]
Nutrition and Recovery
By Guest Writer: Scott Waldrop Nutrition and recovery go hand in hand for me. I simply wasn’t practicing self-love for decades. Alcohol, drugs, and greasy food were all part [...]
Navigating Treatment Centers: Where to Start
As a person in recovery, I understand how daunting the idea of navigating treatment options can be. This process can be even more disconcerting when faced with the seemingly endless [...]
10 Lifestyle Changes for Long-Term Recovery
When considering how to make long-term recovery sustainable, there are both internal and external influences that play a crucial role in successful sobriety. Recovery is far more than the [...]
International Overdose Awareness
August 31st is . It is recognized worldwide as a day to raise awareness of drug overdoses and lessen the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths. For many, it is a day [...]
What Does Herren Project Do?
Herren Project is a nonprofit organization offering free resources and support for treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. It was founded in 2011 by former professional basketball player, [...]
Sober Living Houses: What You Need to Know
Maintaining sobriety after rehabilitation or detox treatment can be difficult; especially if the place that one returns to is not a stable, alcohol and drug-free environment. If a newly [...]
Most Commonly Used Drugs Spotlight: Opioids, Benzodiazepines
Opioids With their increase in popularity over the past two decades, Opioids are perhaps the most troubling class of drug given their alarming risk of overdose. In fact, Opioids are [...]
Understanding Alcoholism
Alcoholism Awareness There is a common perception of how an alcoholic looks and conducts themselves. Often times, especially in the media, alcoholism is portrayed through belligerent, conniving, and hostile [...]
Most Commonly Used Drugs Spotlight: Alcohol, Nicotine, & Marijuana
Most drug-related addictions can be traced back to commonly used, easily obtainable substances. Becoming educated on the types of drugs that are highly addictive and their effects on the brain [...]
