Building Trust in Recovery
While it can be daunting to think about repairing your important relationships, here are 5 ways to help you manage the process:
Staying Friends with Using Buddies
In early recovery, many people face a choice: whether to continue friendships with people who may still be using or to end those friendships in order to protect their own sobriety.
Making Amends
by Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. For members of AA/NA, making amends is part of the program. The 9th step of the 12 steps is to make direct amends to people that have been hurt. Practical Recovery and SMART Recovery don’t have a specific recommendation about making amends, but many people in recovery want to repair and […]
Baby Boomers and the Rise of Drug Use Among Older Adults
Zusha Elinson, for the Wall Street Journal looks at the increased drug use, arrests and overdoses amongst the elderly population.
The Cost of Rehab: Why Is Rehab So Expensive?
The fees for residential rehab range widely, from under $5,000 per month to over 10 times that amount. What should rehab cost, and what should it include?
7 Books About Addiction and Recovery You Need to Read!
By Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. Just as there are many different ways to recover, there are many different resources available to help in recovery. One great resource is books, and there are practically an unlimited number of options! From self-help books to autobiographical accounts, here are our picks for interesting and inspiring recovery-oriented books: 1. “Buddha’s […]
5 Tips for Getting Used to Normal Life
Early recovery can be a major transition. Devon Berkheiser, Psy.D. offers 5 tips to help make adjusting to normal life easier.
Adderall and Ritalin: The Rise of Study Drugs
Join Dr. Horvath as he talks to KUSI about the use of study drugs such as Adderall and Ritalin and the importance of maintaining balance in campus life.
Recovery Organizations You Might Not Even Know About
Looking for some additional recovery support? It‘s important to know that you have choices. We’ve compiled a list of non 12-step recovery groups worth considering.
DIY Moderate Drinking
Are you interested in moderating or cutting back your drinking? Many individuals are! Here are two books which provide everything you need to know about moderate drinking.