Employee Spotlight June 2017
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How To Tell If Your Loved One Is Addicted to Heroin
In recent years, there has been a six-fold increase in heroin-related deaths in the United States.1 In some parts of the nation, the heroin epidemic is particularly fierce. According to reports, Georgia is witnessing “unprecedented amounts of heroin” moving into the state, and it’s also penetrating in the Carolinas.2 It appears that no regions are Read More
Support Your Sobriety Using Wisdom from the Bible’s Christmas Story
A “higher power” can support your sobriety to help you stay sober, which is why it’s part of the 12 Steps. For Christians, that higher power is Jesus Christ, who was born on the day we celebrate as Christmas. In many instances, the birth of Jesus Christ parallels the challenges faced by those struggling with Read More
Rehab over Incarceration: What Really Works
While it may seem obvious that people struggling with drug addiction would benefit from rehab, rather than simply being imprisoned, the fact is most states incarcerate people without offering effective addiction treatment. Approximately 50 percent of state prisoners have been diagnosed with drug abuse or dependence, but only 10 percent receive medically based drug treatment.1 Read More
How Do I Tell My Family I Have an Addiction?
The ability to tell yourself “I have an addiction” is the first important step on the long road to recovery. For many sufferers, admitting their addiction to family is the second. Yet addiction is a progressive, chronic and potentially fatal disease that is affecting your life. What affects your life will be important to your Read More
Peer Support is Beneficial for Recovery
Research on addiction treatment and recovery finds that individuals feel more comfortable dealing with complex issues when they are in groups made up primarily of their peers. More treatment facilities are offering specialized treatment programs for women, men and other specific demographic groups in order to serve their unique needs. This peer support strategy can Read More
Thanksgiving in Recovery: A Special Meaning
As Thanksgiving arrives, along with all the other winter celebrations, individuals in recovery may experience additional stress. Family gatherings, the availability of alcohol at parties and re-connecting with people who may be associated with substance use can present challenges for someone celebrating Thanksgiving in recovery. However, holidays also bring the opportunity to appreciate how much Read More
Why We Need Addiction Treatment Facilities
Many people mistakenly believe that when someone has a substance use disorder, willpower alone should be enough for them to stop. People suffering from addiction need much more than a desire to stop. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease of the brain and body, much like diabetes or asthma.1 Diseases need professional and personalized Read More
New Drug Testing Can Detect Trace Amounts of Cocaine
Relapse is a real possibility after treatment for a substance use disorder, especially in the case of cocaine addiction. One study found that about 40 percent of those completing cocaine abuse treatment relapsed back to regularly using cocaine, or re-entered treatment due to a lapse.1 A sober living home is a bridge between full-time treatment Read More
How the Government Is Responding to the Opioid Epidemic
An estimated 2.1 million Americans are addicted to opioids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.1 Opioids can be legal prescription medications or illegal street drugs that act on the opioid (pain-relieving) receptors in the brain. Examples of opioids include oxycodone, morphine, and heroin. Americans are the biggest worldwide consumers of opioid pain medications. Read More
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