What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs
Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every...
04May
The Importance of Fellowship in Recovery
A fellowship could be any type of support group that you join in recovery. You’ve probably heard of some of the more well-known organizations, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous,...
29Apr
Is It Time to Get Your Loved One Help for Addiction?
Your loved one may not think that they have a problem – they probably believe that their substance use is under control, and that they can stop at any...
23Apr
Long Term Addiction Treatment: The Benefits of Continued Care
Recovery is a lifestyle change and ongoing process where you must continually put in effort to improve every day. It’s not something with a finish line.
11Apr
Family Support & Education in Recovery
Substance use affects everyone in the family, not just the person under the influence. According to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, addiction is a family disease....
05Apr
Stress Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Care in Recovery
April is Stress Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time to check in with yourself and refresh your self-care routine. Many of us struggle to put ourselves first,...
19Mar
UW Fraternities Ban Hard Liquor: What That Means for Partying College Students
Ahead of a nationwide ban, the University of Washington has prohibited alcohol above 15 percent ABV – hard liquors – at fraternity events and on chapter property. The policy...
06Mar
Pink Cloud Syndrome in Early Recovery: Managing That “Top of the World” Feeling
There’s something about clouds. We use them to describe our feelings. If we’re super happy, we’re on Cloud Nine. If we’re depressed, a dark cloud hangs over us. If...
26Feb
Seattle-Area Sober Events, Recovery Meetings & Activities
Whether you’re new to substance misuse treatment or you’re a recovery veteran, you’ve probably experienced the challenge of finding drug- and alcohol-free recreation, social groups and hobbies. Since much...
