Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Recovery Center
If you are looking to take the first step into breaking the cycle of addiction, but aren’t quite sure where to begin, you are in the right place. It should come as no surprise that choosing an appropriate recovery center is a vital first step on your journey toward sobriety. Unfortunately, finding treatment can often […]
7 Obvious Signs Someone is Addicted to Marijuana
Do you knows how to spot the signs someone is addicted to marijuana? Marijuana is often seen as a harmless or even beneficial substance. But for some people, casual use can turn into addiction. With legalization and increased availability, marijuana dependence is becoming more common—yet many don’t recognize the warning signs. If you’re concerned that […]
The Top 3 Ways to Keep Your Motivation High in Early Recovery
Staying in recovery requires motivation. After a long fight with addiction, attaining sobriety will prove itself to be an arduous process that calls for a significant amount of dedication and commitment. Whether you’re struggling to get away from alcohol, cocaine, marijuana, opioids, or prescription pill abuse, overcoming an unhealthy lifestyle is no small feat. Make […]
3 Tips for Families to Address and Cope With Addiction
With millions of people in the world reliant on a substance, it isn’t uncommon to know one or more people with loved ones struggling with addiction. In many cases, family members who are dealing with addicts are always looking for ways to help them break the cycle of addiction, but oftentimes to no avail. Most […]
How To Help An Alcoholic: What To Know
It’s particularly trying to watch someone struggle with alcohol addiction. You naturally want to do everything in your power to help—from helping them check into alcohol rehab, to simply providing emotional support as they work through the recovery process. Many ask us time and time again, “How do I help an alcoholic?” At Inner Voyage […]
How Drug Addiction Effects The Family
Drug addiction doesn’t just affect the person using substances, drug addiction affects the entire family. It can affect husbands, wives, children, sisters, brothers, Moms, Dads, and more. Nobody is immune from the lingering effects drug addiction can have, and maladaptive coping mechanisms can go on to affect multiple generations down the line. In this article, […]
Most Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs: What You Need to Know
Prescription drug abuse is a growing issue, often overlooked in discussions about addiction. While illicit drugs like heroin and cocaine get most of the attention, many people develop dependencies on the most commonly abused prescription drugs. Whether taken to manage pain, anxiety, or attention disorders, these drugs can quickly become habit-forming and ruin families. Understanding […]
3 Helpful Ways to Prevent Drug Relapse During COVID-19
At the beginning of 2020, everyone’s lives were turned upside down by the pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak caused individuals all over the world to self-isolate to minimize the risk of virus exposure and transmission, leaving many to be cooped up inside their homes for months. This type of situation is especially challenging for those who […]
FMLA for Rehab: Everything You Need to Know
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in the United States provides job protection for employees who need extended time off from work, so they can maintain their benefits and job responsibilities. When serious health conditions arise such as substance use disorder, it’s critical that you take time off from work to get the help […]