Overcoming: Conquering. Surmounting. Rising above. If you are currently battling a substance addiction, these words may feel a bit idealistic. Pertaining to sobriety, they may feel especially impossible or out of reach. How can you overcome something that has already taken such a toll on you? It is easy to feel discouraged when you’re struggling […]

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Recovery is a process, one that requires time, patience, motivation, commitment, and support. At times, the road to recovery may feel especially long and hard, but it is important to remember that it is also a positive one. Addiction recovery brings with it many wonderful memories, lasting relationships, healthy routines, and an undeniable self-awareness that […]

Addiction is a chronic disease that happens over an extended period of time and after repeated substance abuse. It does not happen overnight. Neither does addiction recovery— Addiction, just as it started, takes time to overcome. Recovery is a gradual process, one that requires extended drug treatment and a lifelong commitment to sobriety. If you […]

When someone you love is addicted to drugs, it can be tremendously difficult to know what to do, who to turn to, and where to go for help. Especially when that someone is your son or daughter. It is tough enough to see your child put him or herself in danger. As a parent, it […]

Chris Cornell, legendary rock star and frontman of the bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, was found dead on May 18, 2017. His death, according to the Medical Examiner of Wayne County, Michigan, was declared to be one by suicide: Chris Cornell reportedly hung himself in his Detroit hotel room after playing his last show earlier that […]

If you are battling a drug addiction and living in the state of Connecticut, know that you are not alone. Currently, there are more than 60,000 people getting professional help for substance abuse and addiction across the state. But thousands more – including you or your loved one – are still fighting that fight. Some, […]

Currently in the United States, more than 21 million people are in clinical need of substance abuse treatment. Day-in and day-out, more than 21 million Americans wake to a battle against compulsive cravings, undeniable drug dependence, binge drinking, and the chronic disease of addiction. One of these millions may be your loved one – a […]

Drug rehab is typically grouped into two general categories: inpatient and outpatient rehab. Outpatient rehab, generally speaking, is a low-intensity, daily treatment option that can be completed at a nearby clinic or facility. Those participating in an outpatient program are allowed to return home during non-treatment hours. Inpatient rehab, on the other hand, is a […]

Did you know that the human brain is still developing in a person’s twenties? In fact, it does not fully mature until about age 25 – around the time you finish college, start a full-time job, and begin making longer-term plans for life. Anything you do up until this point can affect your brain’s progress, […]