Today, an estimated 48.5 million American suffer from a substance use disorder or “addiction”. That epidemic of addiction means that almost 1 in 2 Americans struggles with substance abuse (17% of the population over the age of 18). For many of us, that’s a result of demanding jobs, high levels of stress, and little or […]
How My Pet Can Help Me Get Sober
Today, more than half of all Americans have a pet. In fact, in 2024, 45.5 percent of American households have dogs and 32.1 million have cats. When you add in other pets like gerbils, hamsters, rats, and fish, 62% of Americans own a pet, with most owning more than one. 1. Companionship Pets provide an […]
Is Biofeedback Effective for Substance Abuse Treatment?
Biofeedback involves a series of techniques and therapies used to help people get in touch with their bodies and how it functions. In therapy and addiction treatment, it’s often used to help individuals develop situational awareness of their body and how it responds. That can help you to be more aware of and in touch […]
How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Addiction Recovery
For many of us, moving into addiction recovery is just the first step of the path to recovery. Once we’ve overcome chemical dependence, we have to work towards recovering from the damage that substance abuse has caused in the rest of our lives.
