Positive Peer Influence: How Peer Support in Addiction Recovery Strengthens Long-Term Sobriety
Peer support in addiction recovery is one of the most powerful — and most overlooked — tools for building a […]
Family-Based Interventions for Youth Substance Use
Family-based interventions most effectively prevent youth substance use by strengthening parenting, monitoring and communication.
Study: Barriers to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Care
Millions with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse lack integrated care—cost, stigma, and policies block life-saving treatment.
Why Polysubstance Use Increases Overdose Risk
Mixing drugs unpredictably, polysubstance use multiplies overdose risk by masking symptoms, raising toxicity, and exposing users to tainted drugs.
Top Ethical Challenges in Addiction Emergencies
Ethical challenges in addiction emergencies: autonomy, confidentiality, bias, policing, triage, and policy reforms for fair, life-saving care.
Mindfulness in DBT for Addiction Recovery
Mindfulness in DBT reduces cravings, improves emotional regulation, and lowers relapse risk with practical breathing, body scan and journaling techniques.
Preventing Bone Loss During Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery can silently erode bone strength; prevent bone loss during addiction recovery with nutrition, exercise, and medical monitoring.
Research on Islamic Rehab Effectiveness
Islamic rehab programs blend spiritual practices, community support, and clinical methods to improve addiction recovery but face stigma and access gaps.
How Employers Support Recovery at Work
Five employer strategies to prevent prescription drug misuse and support employee recovery—policies, EAPs, training, prevention, and stigma-free programs.
Ultimate Guide to Preventing Addiction in Seniors
Practical strategies to prevent substance misuse in older adults: safe medication, social connection, healthy habits, caregiver tips, and community resources.
How Digital Tools Aid Addiction Interventions
Apps, wearables, telehealth, VR, and AI chatbots provide real-time monitoring, JIT support, and evidence-based features to supplement professional addiction care.
Critical Incident Debriefing: Key Steps
A structured seven-phase debriefing helps teams process trauma, normalize reactions, and link people to follow-up care.
How MI Resolves Ambivalence in Recovery
How motivational interviewing helps people in addiction recovery resolve ambivalence using empathy, change talk, reflective listening, and collaborative planning.
Physical Effects of Alcohol: Short-Term Risks
Alcohol causes immediate harms—from dehydration and nausea to impaired coordination and heart strain—know the signs and when to seek emergency care.
Therapy vs. Medication: Relapse Prevention in Dual Diagnosis
Compares therapy and medication for relapse prevention in dual diagnosis — why integrated, tailored care (CBT, DBT, MAT) reduces relapse risk.
How to Communicate in Addiction Emergencies
Steps for calm, trauma-informed communication in addiction emergencies: SCER model, 911 reporting tips, naloxone use, and emergency planning.
Ultimate Guide to LGBTQ+ Addiction Support Groups
Overview of LGBTQ+ addiction support groups, barriers to care, treatment types (12-step, secular, LGBTQ-only), and where to find affirming resources.
How to Get Through Your First 30 Days Sober
Learn 3 practical tips to navigate your first 30 days of sobriety. Stay focused, build support, and overcome cravings.
Relapse Prevention Plan Generator
Create a personalized relapse prevention plan to stay sober. Input triggers, contacts, and strategies for a practical guide to recovery.
How to Cut Ties with Toxic People During Recovery
“When you learn to let go of the person you think you need, you’ll find the person you’re meant to
Overcoming Drug Addiction: A Comprehensive Guide
Did you know that over 20 million adults in the United States struggle with substance use disorders each year? This