by | Aug 13, 2024 | Group Therapy
Many people in treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) have friends who actively abuse alcohol or drugs. Avoiding locations or people related to substance abuse promotes abstinence and reduces the risk of relapse. According to Substance Use and Misuse, “Research...
by John Sharpe | Aug 25, 2023 | Blog
West Coast teens could be more at risk for developing substance use disorder (SUD). It’s no secret that young adults are more likely to engage in risky behaviors than any other demographic. Substance misuse, especially with prescription medications and illicit drugs,...
by John Sharpe | Jun 2, 2022 | Blog
Living with the belief that you cannot change the course of your life can feel like an oppressive weight on your chest that is paralyzing action. Such feelings of powerlessness can be so overwhelming that you simply resign all efforts to influence outcomes. You might...
by John Sharpe | May 13, 2022 | Blog
The term sober means different things to different people. For some, it means simply not drinking alcohol. Others use the term to state that they refrain from using all substances. Still, others consider themselves sober but still smoke cigarettes, regularly using...
