
How to Identify Bad Referral Sources for Addiction Treatment
674 words|3.4 min read|The Attorney General of Massachusetts recently issued a consumer advisory concerning addiction treatment facilities in Florida, California, and Arizonaāaddiction treatment facilities that put a great [...]

Honoring Clients’ Privacy When Seeking Addiction Treatment
907 words|4.5 min read|One of the reasons that individuals hesitate to partake in treatment for substance use disorders stems from a fear of how others will respond to [...]

How to Teach Your Child About Nutrition
610 words|3.1 min read|Children rarely want to eat the foods that provide the most nutrition. Under threat of punishment, a childās iconic ritual of oh-so-slowly eating their peas [...]

Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 5: Spirit of the Season
963 words|4.8 min read|The holidays offer plenty of time and opportunities for self-reflection. You may have time off around the Christmas season to reflect, or as New Yearās [...]

Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 4: Cope With Cravings
893 words|4.5 min read|The holidays are no ordinary time for your sobriety. The upcoming season can be filled with both negative and positive emotions that can contribute to [...]

Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 2: Reduce Stress
997 words|5 min read|The holidays, in addition to the joy the bring, can bring unwanted things, too. The Christmas season, other winter holidays or holiday year-round can be [...]

Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 3: High-Risk Gatherings
987 words|4.9 min read|Finding the strength to stay sober in your day-to-day life is the major lesson of recovery. Early on you'll focus on managing physical cravings and [...]

4 Tips for Reconnecting With Family During the Holidays
917 words|4.6 min read|Finding healing from a substance use disorder is far from easy. Recovery during the holidays can add an extra layer of tension, too. In this [...]

5 New Year’s Resolutions to Strengthen Your Recovery
841 words|4.2 min read|Whether you're into making New Year's resolutions or not, the beginning of a new year does, for many people, present an opportunity to make changes [...]

Staying Sober Over the Holidays Part 1: Take Care of Yourself
914 words|4.6 min read|The holiday season ushers in a time of feasting, fun and festivity. While this season has its merry moments, it can also be a stressful [...]

Understanding and Handling Seasonal Affective Disorder
947 words|4.7 min read|Do the winter months seem to drag on? Do you feel desperate to move to a warmer climate? Do you struggle to overcome sadness in [...]

8 Ways to Cope With the Chaos of Family Holiday Events
1044 words|5.2 min read|Those we love most often make us feel the craziest. The proof of this can surely be felt at family gatherings, especially around the holidays. [...]
