Positive Sobriety: What Are You Looking For?

10 years ago
Positive Sobriety Institute Editors

There are many reasons addicts engage in their addiction, even after a period of sustained abstinence. We previously discussed the…

Prescription Drug Abuse: Everything You Need to Know

5 days ago

Various health conditions call for prescription medication. Unfortunately, some prescription drugs are misused leading to dependence, substance use disorders (SUDs),…

The Reality of High-functioning Alcoholism: What You Need to Know

5 days ago

The accessibility of alcohol and its being widely accepted as a social lubricant contribute to its higher risk of being…

Understanding Aftercare: Key Programs for Lasting Addiction Recovery

5 days ago

After you’ve completed a primary treatment program for SUD, the next step is just as important—aftercare. Recovery isn’t a one…

12-Step Program Explained: Key Principles & Benefits

5 days ago

Although initially developed to help individuals overcome alcoholism, the Alcoholics Anonymous 12-step program has since been used in addressing various…

How Anonymous is an Outpatient Drug Rehab Center?

5 days ago

If you’re considering outpatient drug rehab, you’re probably wondering: how anonymous is it really? Can you get the help you…

How Drugs Affect the Body

5 days ago

Drugs—whether prescription, recreational, or illicit—affect nearly every system in your body, sometimes in ways that aren't visible right away. The…

Legal Consequences of Drug Abuse

5 days ago

The consequences of drug abuse extend beyond immediate and long-term health issues. It can affect one’s relationships and career as…

When Does Drug Use Become Drug Abuse

5 days ago

Drug use can seem like a casual, harmless choice, but when does it cross the line into something more destructive?…

Tips for Preventing Substance Abuse

5 days ago

The 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reported that 48.5 million Americans (16.7% of those…

Drug Misuse Vs Drug Abuse

5 days ago

According to recent reports, about 138.5 million Americans over 12 years old have illicitly used drugs at least once and…