Technology Use and Addiction

Technology Use and Addiction

As with most other things regarding technology or, we haven’t even realized the full extent of Technology use when it comes to mental health and addiction. Inherently we know that technology use is fine, but the technology of use is not. But the presence of technology doesn’t appear as an issue, the same way that…

Understanding Spiritual Development During Addiction Treatment

Understanding Spiritual Development During Addiction Treatment

Spiritual development is often one of those things that is often scoffed at, particularly when people are new to recovery. However, it doesn’t stop most of the rehabilitation programs across the nation from having a heavy emphasis on spiritual connection, development, and intrapersonal growth. Even rehabilitation centers and programs that aren’t faith-based will call spiritual…

Why Aren’t Doctors More Responsible When Prescribing Habit-Forming Medication?

Why Aren’t Doctors More Responsible When Prescribing Habit-Forming Medication?

If you know someone who has fallen into addiction from a habit-forming medication, you have probably asked the question, “why aren’t doctors more responsible when prescribing?” it’s a fair question because, for many people, a doctor or prescription is the only way to access these drugs. And even with this prescription barrier, opioids are one…

Help Centers, Hotlines, and Online Resources for When You’re White Knuckling

Help Centers, Hotlines, and Online Resources for When You’re White Knuckling

Even as some stay-at-home orders are lifted, people in recovery everywhere are still suffering. Even people who have been sober for decades are starting to the white knuckle as they lose access to resources that have kept them on the straight and narrow. A common term known amongst the recovery community is white-knuckling. White knuckling…

Autism and Substance Abuse

Autism and Substance Abuse

The autism spectrum is vast, but researchers are finding that many people who fall on the spectrum also suffer from addiction. That addiction can come with, including any great variety of drugs. But ultimately, the need for treatment is the same. You need someone to help you overcome and manage your addiction with the understanding…