The short answer is yes, there can be a genetic susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction. In fact, the American Psychological Association indicates that about 50% of a person’s predisposition to substance abuse can be linked to genetic influences. That said, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the other half of Continue Reading
With 2021 just about here, many of us are glad that 2020 is coming to an end. 2021 offers new hope with Covid-19 vaccines making their way to Americans. At the same time, this is the time of year to start making resolutions for the months and year ahead. Generally, resolutions that might include becoming Continue Reading
Early Recovery Holidays Are Not easyNewly recovering individuals face an obstacle soon—New Year’s Eve. While all noteworthy holidays present concerns for recovering people in general, New Year’s Eve is a holiday that is particularly tied to drinking and partying. If this something you are not used to doing sober, then it can take you out Continue Reading
Improving Family Ties Torn By AddictionThe family unit is one of the strongest connections you’ll have in this life. However, even the closet family can encounter problems in communication. Sometimes, those difficulties last a long time and hurdles seem impossible to get over due to the familiarity of family members. Also, when you add a Continue Reading
When it comes to creating long-term sobriety beyond addiction detox and treatment, the oldest and probably most well-known 12-step program is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson, AA has been the dominant support group of alcoholics for over eight decades. In fact, most addiction treatment centers integrate at least some form of Continue Reading
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