Is Sober Living Right for You After Treatment?
The trickiest part of addiction sometimes has nothing to do with kicking the habit itself, and more to do with reframing your lifestyle to prevent unhealthy habits from crawling back into your world. This process can be almost as painful as detoxing. Though sober living…
What are the Benefits of Choosing Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment?
Thousands of people across the country leave rehab facilities every month. After successfully completing a rehab program and transitioning back to daily life after recovery is a delicate process. The fewer distractions and temptations that a person has, the better. Returning to “normal” life comes…
Stop Isolating: The Power of Support in Recovery
Guilt, shame, and secretiveness are significant symptoms of addiction. When a person is in active addiction, isolation is incredibly common. In some cases, the habit of isolation came before the addiction began. In these instances, people who are isolated will sometimes turn to drugs or…
5 Tips for Having a Fun, Sober Thanksgiving
The holidays are often synonymous with excess. We eat too much, we sleep too much, and some of us may overdo it with other indulgences. Thanksgiving is, statistically speaking, the most dangerous time to be on the roads of the United States. Between the years…
Parental Addiction Affects the Whole Family
Battling addiction as a parent is tough Addiction is hard enough on its own. The presence of children makes it even harder and may make recovery seem impossible. Its always difficult to get sober, and caring for kids while doing so may increase pressure on…
Meth Use is Surging in the USand No One Is Paying Attention
Opiate addiction isnt the only problem facing Americans Between 2011 and 2017, deaths due to methamphetamine overdose increased more than fourfold. Law enforcement officials in many cities have identified the drug as the biggest problem among their citizens. Yet, almost all public discussion of drug…
CBD May Help With Recovery from Heroin Addiction
More than just a fad If you keep up with health trends youve probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, an ingredient in marijuana known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Unlike THC, CBD is not an intoxicantand is therefore considered much safer for public consumption. Scientists studying…
Finding Support and Understanding When Struggling with Addiction
Addiction is often misunderstood Being in the midst of addiction is incredibly difficultand though we all learn about substance use disorders in schools and from popular culture, its much different to go through one yourself. So different, in fact, that people who think they are…
Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis
Cracking down on opioid suppliers Though opioid deaths have subsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdose are still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and federal governments are fighting back. Policy proposals have tightened regulations and increased the availability…
Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are Sentencing Drug Users to Treatment Programs
Is Addiction a Crime? America has been fighting a War on Drugs since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strict criminal penalties. Yet, opioid use and overdose have become a crisis despite the harsh punitive measures. In an effort to prevent deaths…
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.