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RESOURCES FOR RECOVERY
Supporting Individuals On Their Journey To Recovery
Addiction recovery resources, articles and information to educate and empower those seeking a path to recovery. It's an invaluable tool for anyone looking for guidance, insight, and support in overcoming addiction or helping a friend or family member on their path to recovery.
What Is Considered Heavy Drinking?
Heavy drinking means exceeding the recommended limit for moderate or low-risk drinking. But what is low-risk and what is excessive?
May 24, 2023
How Addiction Affects Family & Friends
Addiction can have devastating effects on an individual, but can also impact the family members and friends around them in unexpected ways.
May 16, 2023
Alcoholism, Genetics & Family History
Does alcoholism run in families? Research shows genetics is half responsible, but factors including family history play a significant role.
Apr 18, 2023
How To Get Rehab Without Insurance
If you desperately need to go to rehab and don’t have insurance, there are other coverage and finance options to cover the cost.
Apr 13, 2023
Alternatives to 12 Step Programs
Where to find alternatives for 12 step programs for those who don’t relate to a focus on a higher power, or a focus on defects.
Mar 23, 2023
10 Tips To Maintain A Sober Life After Addiction Treatment
Completing rehab is a big accomplishment! But what comes after? Ten tips & strategies to maintain a sober life after addiction treatment.
Mar 13, 2023
How Long Does It Take To Get Sober?
How long does it take to sober up? About one hour for each drink. Getting sober if you have an alcohol addiction? That depends.
Feb 14, 2023
Levels of Care For Addiction Treatment
Navigating different levels of addiction treatment and care can be difficult. Start here, where each treatment level is explained in depth.
Feb 2, 2023
What Does Sober Mean?
It’s generally accepted that sober means not drinking and abstaining from alcohol. However, truly being sober means more than not drinking.
Jan 17, 2023
What Is Dry Drunk?
An individual can abstain from drinking and be sober or dry - but still behave like an alcoholic.
Jan 9, 2023
What Is Alcohol Poisoning?
Alcohol poisoning is when alcohol is consumed faster than a body can process it, which may lead to shutdown of critical areas of the brain.
Dec 21, 2022
Signs a Loved One Has A Drug Addiction
Do you have reason to suspect that a loved one has a drug use problem? Here are the signs to look for, and how to find help.
Dec 12, 2022
Early Signs of Alcoholism
Because drinking alcohol is legal and socially acceptable, it can be hard to tell when it turns into an addiction. Here are the early signs.
Nov 17, 2022
California Sober
Instead of stopping all drug or alcohol use, California Sober advocates moderate use of marijuana and alcohol. But is it really a good idea?
Nov 10, 2022
Mindful Drinking
Mindful drinking is not about quitting alcohol or going dry, instead it’s being aware of why and how much alcohol you drink.
Oct 25, 2022
Cravings Vs Addiction
While a craving is a powerful desire, addiction is the continued use of substances regardless of negative impacts.
Oct 18, 2022
What To Expect When A Loved One Is In Recovery
When a loved one enters addiction treatment, many feel joy and hopefulness. But expectations of newly found sobriety may not be realistic.
Sep 20, 2022
Effects of Alcohol Addiction on Health
You won’t necessarily feel alcohol’s impact on your body right away, but it starts from the moment you take your first sip.
Sep 13, 2022
Taking The First Step In Recovery & Treatment
The first step in recovery is admitting to having an addiction - but the decision to stop can be easy to ignore and hard to take action.
Aug 24, 2022
Dual Diagnosis: Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Dual diagnosis is any mental health diagnosis in combination with drug or alcohol addiction - also called a co-occurring disorder.
Aug 17, 2022
What Is Sober Curious?
Wonder what life would be like without alcohol? Sober curious means avoiding alcohol by experimenting with sobriety.
Jul 26, 2022
5 Stages Of Addiction Recovery
Knowing the 5 stages of recovery is valuable for understanding an addict’s motivation for recovery and helping on their journey to sobriety.
Jul 19, 2022
The Difference Between Tolerance, Dependence & Addiction
What’s the difference between tolerance, dependence and addiction - and when does tolerance or dependence cross the line into addiction?
May 25, 2022
Podcast: Recovery Treatment Defined
Getting treatment for Alcoholism can be confusing and scary. Listen in with Care Addiction Center - Executive Director - Matt Goff.
May 20, 2022
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