San Diego Sober Living believes firmly in the many benefits of attending 12-step meetings. There are so many reasons to go to recovery meetings, especially early in recovery. But why are they important? As addiction science continues to advance, many people wonder...
While the use of drugs and alcohol among veterans is a known issue, substance abuse among active-duty members of the United States Armed Forces is itself a significant problem. This article will discuss only substance abuse by active-duty military personnel, the...
Why is it that some teens and young adults can try alcohol or experiment with drugs, and it somehow does not evolve into a substance addiction? Whereas, with others, they try it once or twice, find themselves not being able to control their compulsion to use more, and...
The world's response to the Covid-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone. Those wrestling with substance addiction have been impacted as much as anyone. If you are still struggling with addiction after the pandemic, or are trying to continue your recovery, let's...
Addiction is often mostly associated with the physical aspect. However, anyone who has tried to stop addiction will tell you that the biggest battle is in the mind. In fact, once a person has stopped long enough for addictive substances to be removed from their body,...
How Can I Support It? April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a good time to reflect on our drinking patterns and the role that alcohol plays in our lives. Most adults in the United States who drink alcohol drink moderately and without complications. At the same time,...
We have all seen the movie 28 Days and the model for recovery has been promoted in the media as only taking 28 days. It seems like every week a famous person makes a mistake and decides to take control of their life by entering rehab for a 28 day stint. It was once...
Substance abuse and mental health problems often go hand in hand. Oftentimes, it is the existence of mental problems which result in a person attempting to self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Additionally, it is sometimes the case that the use of substances causes...
How Tobacco Influences Addiction If you have ever engaged with a drug treatment center, you are likely to see men and women outside smoking cigarettes. The theory will allowing smoking in treatment is to focus on one addiction at a time. However, not treating a...