If you ask someone, the first few things that come to mind around New Year’s are big parties, drinking, and resolutions. If you ask others, the resolution is to quit drinking, and so alcohol-centered parties can be a challenge. For them, the most important thing during New Year’s Eve is having fun and being with … Read more
What is “recovery”? As a policy reform advocate, I was fortunate to have an in-depth conversation with the Director of the new Office of Recovery branch of SAMHSA. This is a critical time to move forward and have policymakers and the public agree on what recovery means for millions upon millions—as the overdose death toll … Read more
Sometimes life hits you with a problem with no warning at all. Other times, you may have hints of a problem, but you may not know exactly where to look for confirmation or assistance. When it comes to alcoholism, every person’s situation is different. However, alcohol addiction is a chronic illness, and it does come … Read more
Drug misuse in the workplace can lead to lower productivity, high absenteeism rates, and a higher number of workplace-related accidents and injuries. Employers who know how to spot signs of drug use among employees can often prevent these types of problems and may be able to provide their employees with resources to help them recover … Read more
Being a sober individual can sometimes make you feel like an outsider in a society—especially when you’re trying to avoid bars, sporting events, and other places where alcohol is readily available. Fortunately, an abundance of sober things to do in Ohio exists if your goal is to have fun while staying abstinent from drugs and … Read more
Relapse is a normal part of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Though it may be normal and expected, relapse can be extremely dangerous, especially for those recovering from addiction to substances like opioids that come with a high risk of overdose. Knowing common relapse warning signs can help keep friends and family members safe … Read more
