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 behavior. While [...]
Why Exercise is So Helpful in Combating Addiction and Maintaining Long-term Sobriety
By: Jared Henry Four years ago, I entered a rehabilitation center for the second time. When I think back on the time that my life was consumed by alcohol and [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Why Peer Support is Essential in Addiction Recovery
Often times, when faced with a difficult life event, many people will find solace in connecting with those who have been through a similar situation. If you have ever found [...]
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 [...]
