As discussed previously in the blog post "What Are the 2016 Presidential Candidates Views on Drug Policy? Pt. 1," the 2016 Presidential Race has several hot button issues. Drug control is high on that list this year. The War on Drugs has failed. Treatment is...
Halfway houses are becoming more and more popular as those in recovery seek extended help, especially when coming out of a treatment center. There are advantages to those in recovery living in an environment that provides structure and community, especially during the early years of...
People in recovery are always searching for new wisdom and literature to meditate on and soak in to provide new insight into living one day at a time. It is important for recovering addicts and alcoholics to constantly fill themselves up with new insight and...
For those entering residential treatment or starting an intensive outpatient program (IOP), the term individualized treatment sounds great. But what is individualized treatment? Many don’t know how to fully explain what it actually is, but they are enjoying the benefits and advantages of having a...
When you first enter a recovery program, returning home might be all that you can think about. That changes however once you have completed your program and you are faced with returning back to your normal life. You might be nervous about falling into your...
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” Although the origin of this quote may be in question (most attribute it to Buddha), its’ wisdom is tough to deny. The idea is especially useful to those of us recovering from serious injury or illness....
Perhaps you first entered rehab because someone made you do it. Maybe it was court ordered or your family said that you had to go. If it wasn’t entirely your idea, it might seem like a huge waste of time and you can’t wait until...
The general consensus among Americans regarding the “War on Drugs” is that it has failed. Spending on drug control has majorly increased since the 70’s, while rates of drug use have remained relatively the same, all while incarceration rates have skyrocketed. In fact, in a...
Even the best human beings fail to reach their potential. There are so many distractions and vices that are all too easy for most individuals to give into. Drugs and alcohol are the most common substances that affect individual productivity and happiness. When it comes to...
