The upcoming new year often makes people reflect on their lives and become ready for a change. The New Year often makes us consider resolutions for addiction recovery. And on January 1, we are ready to jump in–full throttle. But sometimes, carrying out our resolutions is short-lived, and we are left to wonder: what went…
Whether you are a teenager or a senior citizen, relapse is real. Learn good warning signs and tips for preventing relapse to help your program stay stronger
The importance of aftercare for addiction recovery can’t be overstated and is essential to a successful recovery for your teen. Aftercare is the continuing individualized programming that takes place once treatment is complete. A study on the advances in substance abuse treatment for adolescents, published by the National Institutes of Health, cites a number of…
Low self-esteem is often a major factor in substance abuse among adolescents, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Some of the factors that contribute to low self-esteem include low household income, domestic dysfunction, physical or sexual abuse and poor performance or bullying in school. In this article we hope to give the reader…