Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope Drugs and alcohol play a major role in suicides. But there are many paths out of despair. A top psychologist shares some guidance Monday, September 25, 2023 0 76
'20 Million Stories of Courage': White House Summit on Recovery '20 Million Stories of Courage': White House Summit on Recovery Speakers laid out plans for supporting young people in recovery, implementing recovery-friendly workplaces and much more Thursday, September 21, 2023 0 756
Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery Communication, honesty, encouragement — and maybe some therapy — will help both of you repair the damage of addiction Thursday, September 14, 2023 0 1641
How Can We Deal With Overdoses? How Can We Deal With Overdoses? Preparedness, education, compassion: One expert shares about saving lives and navigating trauma, on Overdose Awareness Day Wednesday, August 30, 2023 0 5269
The First Hurdle: Getting Through Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal The First Hurdle: Getting Through Drug or Alcohol Withdrawal Detox may seem daunting, but it's very doable in a safe setting. Here's what to expect Tuesday, August 15, 2023 0 3242
What Is a Trigger? What Is a Trigger? Understand what pushes your buttons in addiction recovery, and you'll learn to save yourself a lot of stress and trouble Saturday, July 8, 2023 0 7666
What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery What It Means To Be LGBTQ+ in Recovery Dignity, safety, confidence: People in the LGBTQ+ community want what everyone needs for addiction recovery and mental health Sunday, June 11, 2023 0 8594
When and How To Hold an Intervention When and How To Hold an Intervention Understand the process, make your loved one feel cherished and supported, and you can all begin to heal Wednesday, May 10, 2023 0 6031
The Power of Creativity on Mental Health—For Veterans and Everyone Else The Power of Creativity on Mental Health—For Veterans and Everyone Else Creative expression is a formidable tool for addressing addiction issues and mental health disorders. It's also fun! Thursday, May 4, 2023 0 184949
Navigating Mental Health Issues in Recovery: Part of Journey Navigating Mental Health Issues in Recovery: Part of Journey Dealing with co-occurring disorders takes courage. Our message for Mental Health Awareness Month? Have hope Tuesday, May 2, 2023 0 9813
Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Addiction Impacts the Whole Family, But Recovery Heals. Here's How Your loved one needs your support in recovery, difficult as the dynamics may be. Our guide to getting better together Monday, April 10, 2023 0 5563
Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Is a Sober Living House Right for My Recovery? Going from addiction treatment to full-on "real life" in sobriety is daunting! Here's a resource that can smooth the transition Thursday, April 6, 2023 0 5640
Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Does a 'High-Functioning' Person Need Help? Plenty of "successful" people struggle with addiction and mental health conditions, and they deserve care Thursday, March 23, 2023 0 46996
Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? Is My Friend or Loved One Going Through Addiction? How can I tell, and what can I do to help? A supportive, compassionate presence can be a difference-maker Wednesday, March 22, 2023 0 3884
Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Bipolar Disorder and Addiction: Recovery Is Possible Substance use disorders frequently co-occur with this mood disorder. But have hope: Today, both are more treatable than ever Tuesday, March 21, 2023 0 2468
Peer Support: How To Give as Good as You Get Peer Support: How To Give as Good as You Get No one helps you navigate recovery quite like your friends who've been through addiction. Here's how you can pay it forward Tuesday, March 14, 2023 0 3914
A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive A Child of Addiction Learns To Thrive All Sober EVP of Addiction and Recovery Maeve O'Neill reflects on the messages and mentors that inspired her life's work Tuesday, February 21, 2023 0 2377
Can I Afford Recovery? Can I Afford Recovery? Addiction can rob you of resources, but finances shouldn't be a barrier to recovery. Here's what to look for when tailoring a plan Friday, February 3, 2023 0 12596
Who Cares? The Necessity of Accountability in Recovery Who Cares? The Necessity of Accountability in Recovery It's important to have someone to keep you honest—and sober—but accountability is also about partnership and mutual support Wednesday, February 1, 2023 0 2099
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery: How To Overcome SAD, Sober Seasonal Affective Disorder in Recovery: How To Overcome SAD, Sober Winter (or summer) depression is real, and can be a real burden on recovery. Learn some tools for pulling through it Tuesday, January 31, 2023 0 10998
Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Helping Teens Cope With Change—Without Drugs and Alcohol Unwelcome life changes are distressing for adolescents. Here's how to guide them toward healthy emotional responses Wednesday, November 16, 2022 0 2061