Addiction Recovery Blog

Substance use and mental health disorders often occur together. Learn more about these co-occurring disorders in this guide to substance use and mental health.

Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects more than 14 million Americans. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, or NIAAA, defines AUD as “a

Federal legislation such as the FMLA and the ADA provide important protections for those seeking treatment for substance use disorders.

What Is Medication Assisted Treatment? A person experiencing a substance use disorder often experiences altered brain chemistry. As the brain becomes accustomed to the effects of a particular drug, it

Positive social supports are one of the most important aspects of early recovery. Make friends, share experiences, and share joy in sobriety with a support community in addiction recovery.

Can exercise help overcome addiction? Discover the role of exercise in early and ongoing recovery and read a firsthand account of how important physical activity can be to sustaining recovery.

Many musicians believe that their talent is fed by alcohol and drug use. Even if I believed that misnomer, the performance I saw here in Phoenix at The Van Buren

Practicing mindfulness in addiction recovery can help us better connect to the present moment, a must-have skill when cravings strike. Learn how to recognize and honor your feelings – then

Experienced, compassionate, and understanding therapists and physicians work with clients 1-on-1 to create a nurturing environment. It is in this most supportive and understanding of environments that the proven effective

Addiction recovery offers the best chance of success with individualized treatment, and LGBTQ gender specific drug treatment can be difficult to find. Additionally, some recovery centers that claim to offer