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April 23, 2018

Clonazepam Addiction and Weight Problems

Clonazepam is the generic name for Klonopin, a sedative drug in the benzodiazepine family. It is often prescribed to treat panic disorders, anxiety and some types of seizure. It works…

Will Going Back to Rehab Really Work?

By Cindy Coloma Larry hangs up the phone and lets out a long, deep sigh. His drug screening just came back positive, which means he’ll…

Approaching Outpatient Care With Alex Dorsey and Ashley Buchanan

On this episode of Recovery Unscripted, we welcome two guests who can give us an inside look at the role outpatient treatment plays in the…

Continuing the Work of Recovery After Residential Treatment

By Alanna Hilbink If you’re considering treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, you might be wondering how much time and effort recovery will take. Or…

Alternative Spring Break Options That Help You Stay Sober

Spring break is normally the time of year when college students let loose, trading midterms and research papers for parties on the beach. While this…

7 Drug-free Ways to Manage Anxiety

By Becca Owens For many people, anxiety can feel like a crippling hindrance to a normal and happy life. In fact, anxiety disorders affect 40…

8 Ways to Support a Family Affected by Addiction

By Stephanie Thomas We’re all quick to recognize the burdens of others, especially those that can’t be helped. A cancer diagnosis, major surgery, even the…

Kratom: Healing Plant or Harmful Drug?

By Wesley Gallagher With the opioid epidemic at crisis levels, officials are on high alert for new drugs showing up on the market. Substances like…

4 Ways to Earn Trust Back in Recovery

When you’re in recovery, you may feel like a brand-new person — especially when you first leave treatment. As your brain heals from addiction, you…

Your Recovery Story: How and Why You Should Share It

According to an article in The New York Times, approximately 21 million Americans suffer from substance abuse, and an average of 175 people a day…