There seems to be an understanding that substances are vital for social occasions because there is often a lot of alcohol at parties and other…
We go through much of our lives on auto-pilot. It doesn’t help that today’s world is fast-paced and often critical. Whether it be with work,…
Asking for help can be extremely difficult. Arbor Behavioral Healthcare knows this. We also know that there can be barriers to getting help. As with…
Giving up alcohol for a month or longer has become very popular in recent years, with trends like “Dry January” encouraging people to participate by…
Part of deciding to seek help for addiction is deciding how public you wish to be about your recovery journey. There are many reasons you…
It is common in active addiction to attempt to justify your substance abuse to yourself and others. For those of us that thrive on creativity,…
Traveling while in recovery can be daunting. So many places and activities are commonly associated with alcohol, and it may be difficult to imagine lounging…
Counting calories and trying to stay within the recommended daily amount can be a great way to lose some weight. For many people who drink…
Dating is awkward. There’s no denying that being vulnerable with strangers while attempting to find someone you really click with can be an exhausting and…
For years, researchers believe that addiction recovery was a simple, straightforward process. The focus was primarily on addiction, but that was all. What started happening…