As someone who is suffering from a substance use disorder, sobriety will be a lifelong goal. While you will experience some good and bad days, combining mindfulness and sobriety can lead to more good
Navigating social pressure as a young man can often feel overwhelming when you are fighting to stay sober. Luckily, with some preparation, a few solid strategies, and a strong support system, you can
As parents, we tend to forget about ourselves, especially when our kids are in trouble. For many parents, this doesn’t change, even as their kids grow into adults. If your young adult child is suffe
Just like other diseases, anyone who suffers from the disease of addiction can experience a relapse. As a parent, it can make you feel hopeless or even guilty when this happens. However, understanding
As a parent, one of the most heart-wrenching experiences is seeing your child, no matter how old they are, suffer through addiction.If they have started their addiction recovery journey, you might be
Holding yourself accountable should be a daily practice, even if you’re not in recovery. But it’s vital in recovery to avoid slipping into manipulative or unhealthy behaviors. For those
In the United States, 60.1% of individuals ages 12 and older use at least one substance (like tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit drug), according to the latest <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/
<a href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jan.13878" target="_blank" id="">Weaponizing mental health</a>Â is a common "defense" for doing something immoral or unethical when struggling wit
An intervention is when you confront a loved one about how their substance use has affected you and everyone they love. Many families choose to have an intervention when a loved one’s substance
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you might be wondering if you should try a sober living or rehabilitation facility. These two options have a lot in common: they both aim to pr
Groundbreaking advancements in the experimentalarea of gene therapy have the potential to revolutionalize the landscape ofaddiction treatment as well as a broad range of other diseases. The first gene
November is National Meth Awareness Day, an opportunity to <a href="https://ethosrecovery.com/meth-awareness-day-everything-you-need-to-know-about-an-amphetamine-addiction/" id="">educate the public</