Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Sobriety vs. Recovery: What’s the Difference?
Are the concepts themselves up for debate? Do they require certain treatments, or abstinence from everything? It's complicated! And new ways of thinking are changing the conversation.
What Happens After an Intervention?
Your loved one agreed to get treatment for addiction during their intervention — or not. Here's what you need to know about what comes next.
We’re in This Together: Building a Healthy Sober Support Network
You are the captain of your recovery, but you don't have to do it alone. A sober support network will lift you up in tough times and celebrate your triumphs.
Easy Does It: Tips To Keep It Simple in Early Recovery
It's harder to make recovery work if you overwork yourself. Here's how to keep your focus on what matters now.
A ‘Recovery Coach’ Can Be a Game Changer. Here’s How
There are coaches for football, singing and life. Why not recovery? A coach can be the X factor that helps you become an all-star of sobriety.
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.
Substance Use and Suicide: Finding Help and Hope
It's not talked about enough: Drugs and alcohol play a major role in suicides. But there are many paths out of despair. A top psychologist shares some important guidance.
’20 Million Stories of Courage’: White House Summit on Recovery
Speakers laid out plans and challenges for battling the opioid epidemic, supporting young people in recovery, implementing recovery-friendly workplaces and much more.
Supporting Your Partner or Spouse in Recovery
And vice versa. Communication, honesty, encouragement — and maybe some therapy — will help both of you repair the damage of addiction.
How Can We Deal With Overdoses?
Preparedness, education and compassion: One addiction expert shares her insights into saving lives and grappling with trauma, on International Overdose Awareness Day.
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 in the first step on your path toward recovery.
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.