Setting healthy boundaries is a vital part of maintaining sobriety and achieving lasting recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. In addiction recovery, boundaries refer to the physical, emotional, and mental limits that help you safeguard your well-being and maintain control...Read More
Co-occurring disorders, also called comorbid disorders or dual diagnosis or comorbid disorders, refer to the simultaneous presence of a substance use disorder (SUD) and one or more mental health conditions in the same individual. This interaction is significant because substance...Read More
Relapse is a common yet often misunderstood part of the recovery journey for individuals struggling with substance addiction. When an individual returns to using drugs or alcohol after a period of abstinence, it is called a relapse. The person often...Read More
After completing drug or alcohol rehab, most people move into “recovery,” a time when they continue to work on improving their health. In recovery, you don’t have the intense therapeutic schedule you had in rehab. Instead, you’re relearning, rebuilding, and...Read More
Prescription medications can save lives, ease pain, and improve quality of life when used correctly. However, these same medications can also become a source of serious harm if misused or abused. In recent years, the rise of prescription medication addiction...Read More
Indiana is in the grip of a devastating drug crisis that continues to tear through communities and families across the state. Over the past decade, substance use has surged—driven largely by the relentless rise of opioid addiction. In 2021 alone,...Read More
Stress is an inevitable part of life, but for individuals recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, it can be especially challenging. Research shows that stress is one of the leading causes of relapse, as it can trigger cravings and lead...Read More
Each person experiences different aspects of drug and alcohol misuse, but one common denominator is how it often damages trust and strains relationships. So a vital component of a healthy recovery is to rebuild your life so it has purpose,...Read More
Prescription medications have revolutionized healthcare, offering relief and treatment for countless conditions. However, not all medicines are without risk. Some carry a significant potential for addiction, a fact that is often overlooked or underestimated. Understanding the addictive nature of certain...Read More
