Step 8: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.” The pathway toward renewal and personal growth in recovery is a gradual one. The 12 Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous provides the framework to slowly but surely attain this new mindset. Arriving at Step 8 […]
How to Approach Someone Who is Under the Influence at Work
It may be surprising to learn that the majority of people struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) are employed full-time. According to statistics provided by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, of the 14.8 million individuals with an SUD involving illicit drugs 70% are employed. While substance use occurs in all types […]
5 Ways Spirituality Boosts Addiction Recovery
When someone is engaged in active substance use, the focus of daily life becomes centered on perpetuating that lifestyle. Pretty much everything that once mattered to the person takes a back seat to the substance use. As a result, relationships, careers, and finances are damaged, while daily life becomes increasingly isolated. By the time someone […]
Tips for the First Year of Sobriety
For someone who has completed treatment for substance use disorder, a big, bright world awaits. Life in recovery is full of new opportunities for personal and professional growth, assuming sobriety is sustained. Early recovery poses undeniable challenges. Some can be predicted and planned for, while others may seem to pop up out of nowhere. Having […]
The Link Between Eating Disorders and Substance Use
An eating disorder is a type of mental health disorder that features unhealthy eating patterns. As with other mental health disorders, there is a high occurrence of comorbid substance use disorders (SUD) among people with eating disorders. Substance use is often sought as a way to provide some relief from the effects of disordered eating, […]
Will Insurance Cover Treatment?
When seeking treatment for a substance use disorder (SUD) one of the first things someone will ask is whether the treatment services are covered by insurance. It is important to address this issue right from the start so you can begin planning for potential out-of-pocket expenses. In the past, treatment services related to SUD were […]