Substance addiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects millions of people in the United States. In 2022, 48.7 million people, or 17.3% of the population aged 12 or older, struggled with drug or alcohol addiction, and the numbers are increasing. Unfortunately, one of the biggest barriers to seeking help and support for addiction...Read More

Journaling can be a powerful tool in drug or alcohol addiction recovery, allowing individuals to reflect on their thoughts, feelings, and experiences throughout their journey toward sobriety. Different types of journals can serve various purposes in this process, providing support, insight, and a means of self-expression. Here are seven types of journaling that benefit recovery. The...Read More

Pregnancy complications increase significantly when the mother has a drug or alcohol addiction. From fetal alcohol syndrome to developmental delays, the impact of addiction on pregnancy can be devastating. However, at Anabranch Recovery Center, we understand that addiction has a powerful hold, and that it takes a wealth of compassionate, nonjudgmental support to help a...Read More

Positive affirmations are powerful tools that play a significant role in addiction recovery. They help individuals stay focused, motivated, and positive throughout their journey toward sobriety. They provide a way to challenge and change patterns of negative thinking. Understanding Positive Affirmations and Their Role in Recovery                        ...Read More

When someone in recovery from an addiction to drugs or alcohol replaces one type of addiction with a different one, it is called a substitute or replacement addiction. Almost anyone in recovery faces the chance of developing a substitute addiction. The replacement addiction could be behavioral or substance-based.Why Do Substitute Addictions Occur?Over the years, researchers...Read More

There is no denying the teenage years are a period of intense growth and change. Although they are beginning to look like adults, teenagers’ brains are far from fully developed. A person’s brain does not finish maturing and developing until they are in their mid to late 20s. It is crucial to understand how alcohol...Read More

The experiences of United States Veterans, first responders, and active military personnel set them apart from the civilian population. These men and women have stood in the face of danger, navigated life-threatening situations, and made sacrifices that leave lasting impacts on their mental and physical well-being. It is these very experiences, filled with high stress...Read More

Have you ever known someone who has stopped drinking alcohol but continues to exhibit behaviors and thought patterns associated with addiction? In the past, this person might have been called a “dry drunk” or referred to as having “dry drunk syndrome.” While we no longer like to label people in this way, the characteristics associated...Read More

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction is a journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and, sometimes, setbacks. One of the most daunting hurdles individuals face is the risk of a drug or alcohol relapse. Statistics show that 40-60% of people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction will relapse at least once time during their recovery....Read More

Drug and alcohol addiction, also known as substance use disorder (SUD), is considered a health crisis in the United States. More than 48.7 million people in the U.S. who are 12 years old or older have an SUD. A treatable mental disorder, SUD affects an individual’s brain and behavior. They are unable to control their...Read More