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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.

Mar 23, 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 13, 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.

Feb 14, 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 2, 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.

Jan 17, 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 9, 2023

What Is Dry Drunk?

An individual can abstain from drinking and be sober or dry - but still behave like an alcoholic.

Dec 21, 2022

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 12, 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.

Nov 17, 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 10, 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?

Oct 25, 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 18, 2022

Cravings Vs Addiction

While a craving is a powerful desire, addiction is the continued use of substances regardless of negative impacts.

Sep 20, 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 13, 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.

Aug 24, 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 17, 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.

Jul 26, 2022

What Is Sober Curious?

Wonder what life would be like without alcohol? Sober curious means avoiding alcohol by experimenting with sobriety.

Jul 19, 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.

May 25, 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 20, 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 18, 2022

Symptoms Of Drug Withdrawal

Knowing the symptoms of drug withdrawal and what to expect during the process can help ease fears of quitting.

Apr 27, 2022

Codependency & Substance Abuse

When does supporting someone turn into enabling them and allowing them to become codependent on you?

Apr 20, 2022

Addiction Relapse

Recovery is a lifelong process and relapses may occur along the way - however, relapse prevention is always the aim.

Mar 29, 2022

What Is Alcohol Use Disorder?

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

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