How to Get Help for a Drug Problem: Your First 3 Steps

How to Get Help for a Drug Problem: Your First 3 Steps

Recognizing the Need for Help Getting help for a drug problem starts with honest recognition of the issue. You might notice changes in your daily routine, relationships, or physical health that signal something’s wrong. Acknowledging drug issues requires you to...
Do I Have a Drug Problem? 5 Telltale Signs to Look For

Do I Have a Drug Problem? 5 Telltale Signs to Look For

Physical Signs Indicating a Drug Problem Your body tells a story that words often can’t hide. When you’re struggling with substance use, physical signs of addiction become increasingly difficult to conceal from those around you—and from yourself. Visible...
Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

The Impact of Addiction on the Workplace Addiction and the workplace intersect in ways that create significant challenges for both employees and employers. When substance use disorders affect your workforce, the ripple effects extend far beyond individual struggles....
Addiction and the Workplace: Employee Rights and Support

What No One Tells You About Long-Term Sobriety

Understanding Long-Term Sobriety Long-term sobriety is more than just not using substances. It involves a complete change in lifestyle and is a continuous process of personal growth, self-discovery, and healing that usually starts after the first year of recovery. Key...
The Danger of Subtle Relapse Triggers

The Danger of Subtle Relapse Triggers

Understanding Subtle Relapse Triggers Relapse triggers are specific circumstances, emotions, or experiences that can spark cravings and potentially lead to substance use. While some triggers are obvious – like seeing drug paraphernalia or visiting old drinking...