Have you ever heard someone claim that people drink more in the winter months? While it might sound like a myth, it actually has scientific backing. According to a 2018...
What Does Evidence-Based Treatment Mean For Addiction?
Over the years, there have been a variety of treatment practices for substance abuse issues. As the healthcare industry learns more about the nature and treatment of addiction, evidence-based treatment...
Going Beyond Dry January | Tools For Long-Term Sobriety
In recent years, Dry January has become a way to live healthier after an indulgent holiday season. Even if you do not have an alcohol addiction, abstaining from alcohol can...
6 Ways To Celebrate New Year’s Eve Without Alcohol
New Year’s Eve is a holiday where a lot of people drink. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. There are lots of ways you can celebrate the end...
5 Christmas Gift Suggestions For Someone In Recovery
There are many ways to support your loved one’s recovery from addiction. For example, during the holidays, you can offer a gift that enriches their life and reduces their risk...
The Growing Meth Problem In Massachusetts
While Massachusetts has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, many residents have also started struggling with a non-opioid drug: methamphetamine. Also called meth or crystal meth, methamphetamine is a...
3 Reasons Why People Binge Drink (& 7 Ways To Stop)
According to the CDC, binge drinking is the single most common, expensive, and deadly pattern of alcohol consumption in the United States. And for many, it's a difficult pattern of...
7 Tips For Enjoying A Sober Thanksgiving
From traveling to cooking to dealing with family tension, Thanksgiving brings a number of stressors. When you’re in recovery from alcohol addiction, you face an additional stressor: alcohol at the...
Carfentanil Vs. Fentanyl | Similarities, Differences, & Dangers
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, most overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids, which are analgesics (painkillers) made in laboratories. They act similarly to opiates (natural opioids) such as...
7 Signs Of A “Weekend” Alcoholic
Do you celebrate the weekend with a glass of wine or two? While this behavior may seem harmless, it could lead to binge drinking (drinking a large amount of alcohol...