Should You Go to Treatment After Detoxification?
Going to a detoxification or detox program is often necessary when a person is recovering from a severe addiction. These programs can help people to cope with drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms so they can move forward in their recovery journey. While completing detox is…
Maybe Your Addiction Isn’t Due to Trauma
We’ve all probably heard that trauma can lead to addiction, and for some people, this is true. On the other hand, there are other factors that can increase the risk of developing an addiction, and trauma isn’t always the root cause. If you’re living with…
Everything You Need to Know About Cocaine and Cross Addictions
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. One problem that arises with this drug is that some people may use cocaine only when under the influence of alcohol, not realizing that they…
The Great Debate: Is Addiction a Disease?
It goes unsaid that addiction is a major public health concern in current times, but what may be up for debate is whether or not addiction is a disease. Treatment advocates often argue that addiction is a legitimate medical condition, whereas those on the opposing…
How to Tell if You’re Addicted to Cannabis
More and more Americans are becoming accepting of cannabis, or marijuana, use. In fact, a recent Pew Research Center study revealed that 60% of Americans support the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana, and only 8% of study respondents indicated that they believed marijuana should not…
7 Must-Know Signs That You’re Addicted to a Pharmaceutical Drug
The cardinal rule of healthcare is first, do no harm. Medical providers may have a patient’s best interest in mind when they prescribe painkillers and other controlled substances, but these intentions can quickly become obscured by addiction and withdrawal. Pharmaceutical products serve a definite purpose…
Inpatient Care vs. Therapeutic Communities: What’s the Difference?
Recovery encompasses many elements. Aside from the physical withdrawals from substance use, there are many mental, emotional, and behavioral changes that accompany the transition to a sober lifestyle. In order to assess which type of treatment program works best for you, we should delve into…
5 Uncommon Signs of Alcoholism
Life is a blend of magic and mystery. Every day, we maneuver obligations and opportunities, chalking up several wins along the way. But there are inevitably obstacles that stand between you and your goals. Perhaps you don’t have enough time in the day to complete…
Why Are More Young People Experimenting with Heroin
Youth is a time of exploration. Many younger individuals travel abroad and connect with others in their fields of interest, but the pandemic put a halt to the traditional ways in which we gather and migrate. In turbulent times, distress spreads on a micro and…
Which 12-Step Addiction Program Is Right for You?
Recovery is not an overnight process, nor should it be. You can’t just snap your fingers and become sober unless you want your success to be similarly short-lived. Great achievements take time, but here’s the great news: they also get better with age. Sober living…
Author – Chris Howard
Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.