Category: Addiction
Some Surprising Benefits of Sobriety
Everyone’s recovery journey is as unique as their motivations for getting sober in the first place. Many people tell stories of an event, person, or moment that made them realize they wanted to leave drugs and alcohol behind. Others share that they were ready for a sober life, while some had reached their personal “bottom.” […]
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Signs You Need Rehab
Drug and alcohol usage can slip into abuse over time, often without the user being fully aware. Recreational use can turn into a problem that may become an addiction. If you suspect that you or a loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol, you may need help from professionals who understand how to […]
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Q&A With Elin Strong
Elin Strong has shared her journey to sobriety publicly on social media, being incredibly transparent with her followers. We sat down with Elin to better understand her journey and how she uses social media to support her path to sobriety. Her followers had a few questions for her, so we connected with Elin to […]
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Q&A With Josif Wright
Addiction is all-consuming, not just for the addicted person but also for family and friends. Josif Wright’s son fought addiction and his book, “The War Within: My Story,” is his perspective on the battle to save his son. Ultimately, Josif’s book is about faith, hope, and the love of a father who wouldn’t give […]
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What is Addiction?
Addiction is a unique force, one not to be trifled. It comes in many forms, and it does not discriminate. Unfortunately, the only defense against the plague of addiction is education, understanding what makes you vulnerable, and practicing ways to stay away from negative influence. People who are affected by addiction did not ask for […]
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5 Facts You Might Not Know About Addiction
It’s taken the health care community many decades of hard work, but addiction is widely recognized as the disease it is by most of the population. This makes recognizing and treating addiction a bit easier in that we now have a shared vocabulary and a reduction in social stigma. Yet nearly 21 million Americans struggle […]
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