Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part of recovery. For others, completing an initial treatment program… Read More
Why Do People Use Drugs?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT When people consider drug use, they often think of recreational substance use or the use of illicit drugs. However, not all people who use… Read More
How to Stay Engaged With Long-Term Recovery
Since recovery is a lifelong journey, there are bound to be rough patches from time to time. One of the challenges with long-term recovery is prioritizing sobriety and staying engaged… Read More
The Benefits of Residential Treatment Programs
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Residential treatment, also known as inpatient treatment, offers live-in care for patients. These programs are often highly structured and intensive, providing care 24 hours… Read More
What Happens When We Sleep?
Updated on 3/3/2023 Sleep is a complex process that contributes to how we think, feel and behave in our conscious, waking lives. To better prioritize sleep in your daily routine,… Read More
Is Alcohol a Safe Drug?
Updated on 3/2/2023 Alcohol is one of the world’s most widely known and used substances. As it is one of few federally legal substances, many believe alcohol is inherently safe…. Read More
How to Effectively Trial New Medication
Being prescribed a new medication to manage your mental health symptoms can surface many emotions. If this is the first time you have been prescribed medication, you may feel excited… Read More
How Does Family Involvement Affect One’s Recovery?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Addiction is rarely a condition that affects solely one person. Drug and alcohol addiction is widely considered a family disease, as its impact stretches… Read More
How Oppression Can Lead to Addiction
There are an incredible number of risk factors associated with the development of substance use disorders, such as addiction. However, one risk factor rarely discussed is oppression. Oppression is traumatizing…. Read More
An Overview of 12-Step Programs
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals everywhere. For successful recovery, treatment programs must offer a step-by-step framework… Read More
