Many people who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction may experience a sense of shame or embarrassment stemming from the myth that a character flaw or moral failing is responsible for their substance dependence. It may help them in their recovery to learn that...
If you use LinkedIn for professional networking, you might have noticed these days that the social media platform often resembles Facebook in that users announce personal triumphs in addition to career-related accomplishments. This includes posting about sobriety....
Many people who are addicted to drugs or alcohol manage to function in their daily life without allowing their addiction to interfere. Or, at least, they think it isn’t interfering. Many of these same individuals often believe they don’t have that big of a problem and...
Certain hashtags have become buzzwords in the sober community, with #SoberLite, #SoberCurious, and #SoberCali gaining popularity on social media for the positive spin that celebrities put on semi-sobriety. But cutting down on intoxicants, whether alcohol or drugs or...
All rehabs are not created equal. At any licensed drug and alcohol addiction center, you can expect a treatment program to help you detox—but there is so much more to rehab than detox. Luxury rehab offers addiction treatment programs of the highest quality, all in an...
If you’re a severe user of drugs or alcohol, it can be dangerous to attempt detox at home. In fact, going “cold turkey” can cause a seizure, heart attack, stroke, or even death. That’s why it’s so important to seek support from a licensed detox center. Take a look at...
