Social networking sites may hamper the recovery of teens who are being treated for drug use. Not only are social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter addictive themselves, it has also been found that there is a link between using Facebook and the use of drugs,...

As a person who’s suffered from substance abuse, receiving in-patient treatment at a rehabilitation center would be your first step towards recovery. As soon as you step outside of such facility, it would be best if you stay in a sober living environment. You cannot...

If you have a parent or any older generation of close relatives who’ve had substance abuse problems, you know that there’s a risk that you’d develop the same addiction. It’s pretty much history repeating itself, like in the case of Charlie Sheen, whose father Martin...

One of the hardest things substance abusers go through in their road to recovery is experiencing cravings for their drug of choice. This craving is common in the early recovery stage. It is characterized by an intense craving for drugs or alcohol and an inability to...

 It has long been said that “it is better to give, than to receive.” A recent study showed just how true this age-old adage really is. Maria E. Pagano, PhD, an associate professor of psychiatry at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, looked...

Substance abuse is a very serious condition that can disrupt many aspects of an individual’s life. If a family member or a friend is currently dealing with substance abuse, you should waste no time in convincing him to seek treatment so he can regain his sobriety. But...

Back in 2010, Lindsay Lohan was reported to have checked into a sober house in West Hollywood, California. This was some days before she was set to go to jail for violating the terms of her probation, which included attending alcohol education classes. Apparently, as...

Early recovery from substance abuse is very difficult. Recovery is scary for both the addict or alcoholic and the codependent partner. For a recovering addict or alcoholic, it seems impossible to deal with another person’s wants because he already has a lot to deal...

Sober living requires a strong network of support to help bring about lasting recovery. The problem, however, is that some sober house residents may equate support to being in a romantic relationship. Generally speaking, romantic involvements are not encouraged during...

For tips to stay sober during the holidays, please don’t forget to check out our previous blog posts. Just because you are a recovering alcoholic does not mean that you have to restrict yourself from all the good things that this season is offering. Yes, there are...