When recovering from addiction, communicating with other people is a key support system.
It is important to establish good contacts and have someone to turn to when one enters recovery, whether that be drug rehabilitation, alcohol rehabilitation, or something else entirely. This helps overcome feelings of isolation and loneliness that frequently accompany addiction.
Many individuals now seek contact over the internet because of how accessible it is. For those who have been affected by the internet, Internet rehabilitation (also known as online rehab programs, forums, and blogs) is available.
The finest recovery blogs give in-depth information and guidance on long-term sobriety.
They have recovered from their addiction, and as a result, they can truly comprehend what others are going through. Due of the wonderful influence recovery blogs may have throughout recovery, we decided to put together a collection of articles for people dealing with addiction at Recovery Found Easy.
- Idaho pain sufferers are forced by their insurers to use morphine
According to the government categorization system established up to track drug hazards, the pain medicine is a “Schedule IV” substance, which implies it has a “low potential for misuse and low risk of dependency.” - Underage drinking
Alcohol is the most commonly used substance among young people in the U.S Data from several national surveys document the use of alcohol among young people. - Demand for mental health services increases, because of COVID-19
COVID-19 has contributed to an increase in demand for mental health services, but anxiety and sadness are not the only mental health concerns individuals are… Continue reading Demand for mental health services increases, because of COVID-19 - Heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumptionFourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research… Continue reading Heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumption
- Alcohol over time can predict alcohol use disorder
A new study out of the University of Chicago Medicine following young adult drinkers for 10 years has found that individuals who reported the highest… Continue reading Alcohol over time can predict alcohol use disorder - Drinking blocks a chemical that promotes attentionIn a new paper, researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) report brain chemistry that may… Continue reading Drinking blocks a chemical that promotes attention
- Contingency management rewards drug users with money
Steven Kelty had been addicted to crack cocaine for 32 years when he tried a different kind of treatment last year, one so basic in… Continue reading Contingency management rewards drug users with money - CDC: New Mexico has highest rate for alcohol-related deathsAccording to a recently published report by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New Mexico continues to have the highest rate of alcohol-related… Continue reading CDC: New Mexico has highest rate for alcohol-related deaths
- Rehab Mogul Caught In $175M Scam – Sex Charges Pending
The founder of a Los Angeles sober-living facility is facing 20 years in prison for running a $175 million phony health care billing scheme. Christopher… Continue reading Rehab Mogul Caught In $175M Scam – Sex Charges Pending - Outpatient Rehab In Santa Clarita Encourages Those Struggling During The Holidays
“As we get into the holiday season here, that can be more prevalent in people’s lives,” said Program Director Bob Sharits. “A lot of people… Continue reading Outpatient Rehab In Santa Clarita Encourages Those Struggling During The Holidays - Ketamine and behavioral therapy may help alcoholics regain sobriety
Researchers found that the combination of ketamine – a dissociative anesthetic – and behavioral therapy helped patients with alcohol use disorder maintain abstinence and regain… Continue reading Ketamine and behavioral therapy may help alcoholics regain sobriety - Substance abuse isn’t just ‘their’ problem
Substance abuse is a problem that the community should recognize a collective obligation to address, writes the author. In this September 2017 photo, Oregon Recovers,… Continue reading Substance abuse isn’t just ‘their’ problem - Hawaii Has A Meth Problem That Needs Attention – Now
Opioid abuse is serious, but we can’t let it distract us from the need for new initiatives to combat by far the most tenacious drug… Continue reading Hawaii Has A Meth Problem That Needs Attention – Now - Addiction Is a Workforce Issue
Every day, an average of 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. The economic impact of prescription opioid abuse alone was… Continue reading Addiction Is a Workforce Issue - We can’t punish addiction out of someone
As the police chief of Newtown in Hamilton County, a police officer for over 20 years, and a veteran of the United States Marine… Continue reading We can’t punish addiction out of someone - Addiction fueling rising numbers of child neglectCOLORADO SPRINGS — News5 Investigates has learned you will not find a county in the State of Colorado that handles more reports of child abuse… Continue reading Addiction fueling rising numbers of child neglect
- The opioid epidemic is finally a national emergency – eight years too late
(THE CONVERSATION) “It has been many long, hard, agonizing battles for the last few years and you fought like a warrior every step of the… Continue reading The opioid epidemic is finally a national emergency – eight years too late - How to Justify Needing a Treatment Program
Many options are available when selecting a treatment program. The ultimate goal of drug and alcohol abuse treatment is to stop the abuse and allow… Continue reading How to Justify Needing a Treatment Program - Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes More Likely to Smoke Real Cigarettes
Teenagers who use flavored e-cigarettes are more likely to keep vaping, a study has found. A total of 478 vaping teenagers who attended 10 schools… Continue reading Teens Who Use E-Cigarettes More Likely to Smoke Real Cigarettes - Living Clean and Sober Does Not Have to be Boring
Eleven Activities to Choose From So You Won’t Be Bored: Many people in recovery from substance abuse who are contemplating getting clean and sober and… Continue reading Living Clean and Sober Does Not Have to be Boring - Go Sober – Give Your Life a Second Chance
Life is so precious as we all know. But, through our lives some of us tend to go down the wrong path, leading us to… Continue reading Go Sober – Give Your Life a Second Chance - Reaping the Rewards of Living Sober
Most everyone has heard the adage “You reap what you sow”. Nothing could be truer when you are talking about the life of a practicing alcoholic or drug addict. - You Can Stop Alcohol Cravings by Following These Tips
Perhaps, this is your first time to decide that you are already going to quit drinking alcoholic beverages. The very big step to begin this process is that you stop alcohol cravings. - Rehab Racket? ‘Patient Brokers Cashing in On Addicts’ Cha-Ching Cha-Ching“Something strange started happening. She was thrown out of a sober house. Within hours she was in a new sober house. And then she was… Continue reading Rehab Racket? ‘Patient Brokers Cashing in On Addicts’ Cha-Ching Cha-Ching
- Illinois Program Offers Medical Marijuana as Alternative to Opioids
Can marijuana be an effective treatment to keep people off opioids? A new Illinois program aims to prevent opioid addiction by allowing patients to take a… Continue reading Illinois Program Offers Medical Marijuana as Alternative to Opioids - Unity in Alcoholics Anonymous
Throughout my journey of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous, miracles have come to me in abundance. The promises have astoundingly materialized in every element of my… Continue reading Unity in Alcoholics Anonymous - Suboxone – A Much Sought After Solution
Suboxone, deemed by some as the miracle pill, has recently become a much more sought after solution than its widespread alternative, Methadone. Due to the fact that there are very few doctors that can prescribe the drug and its extremely high cost, the majority of addicts are forced to settle for methadone maintenance programs. - DEA Cracks Down on Potent Marijuana Product Called “Wax” in California
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is cracking down in California on a potent marijuana product called “wax,” according to ABC News. Wax is legal—and popular—in… Continue reading DEA Cracks Down on Potent Marijuana Product Called “Wax” in California - How to Live a Sober Life
For the true alcoholic, this is a mind bending question; an almost unreachable proposition. People who are trapped in a cycle of addiction find it extremely difficult to visualize the sober life. They might start to envision such a life, but the illusion immediately breaks down for them, because they know that they would not be happy living that way. - What is a Sober Living Environment?
In alcohol and drug recovery, a Sober Living Environment is referred to as an SLE. The SLE is what could be called the middle ground… Continue reading What is a Sober Living Environment? - My time in rehab
My time in rehab for an opioid addiction left me humiliated and desperate to know why my friends were dying. Now a wave of app… Continue reading My time in rehab - What Will I Experience While I Detox?If you are considering a new path in recovery and addressing the demons of alcoholism and drug addiction, you may have some questions or concerns… Continue reading What Will I Experience While I Detox?
- How to Stay Sober For LifeHuman beings are comfortable with automatic responses. Over the years that it takes to develop as a person, and for many years after, we learn… Continue reading How to Stay Sober For Life
- Is Someone You Love Abusing Drugs Or Alcohol?
If you are concerned someone you love is experimenting with drugs there are several things you should look for before you bound to conclusions about… Continue reading Is Someone You Love Abusing Drugs Or Alcohol? - Points to Consider When Searching For a Rehab For Meth Users
If you are looking for a good rehab for meth addicts, you have to be conscious that there is an overwhelming option available. Therefore, it… Continue reading Points to Consider When Searching For a Rehab For Meth Users - ‘Sesame Street’ tackles parental addiction crisis in a way kids can understand
NEW YORK — “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help kids navigate life in America — it’s tackling the opioid crisis.… Continue reading ‘Sesame Street’ tackles parental addiction crisis in a way kids can understand - Meth Mouth Treatment Requires Dental Expertise
If a person’s teeth decay at a faster rate it could result in Meth mouth and it usually happens in persons who use meth. The… Continue reading Meth Mouth Treatment Requires Dental Expertise - Sober Activities
Take up a new hobby. What interests you? Indoor or outdoor sports, yoga, camping, sewing, knitting, pottery, photography, scrapbooking, painting, music, dancing, cooking, baking, writing,… Continue reading Sober Activities - New film to explore addiction recovery
An Oneonta business and its employees take the spotlight in a new documentary by Delaware County resident Jessica Vecchione, producer of the 2017 documentary “Smacked!… Continue reading New film to explore addiction recovery - The D.A.R.E. Program Is Missing the Biggest Piece in the Substance Abuse Puzzle
This week, I got to attend my oldest daughter’s D.A.R.E. program at her public school. In case you didn’t know, “D.A.R.E.” stands for Drug Abuse… Continue reading The D.A.R.E. Program Is Missing the Biggest Piece in the Substance Abuse Puzzle - Treatment, not jail: Pinellas County to open 10 beds for drug users
Beginning July 1, Pinellas County will have access to 10 beds for individuals suffering from drug or alcohol abuse. That’s 10 more beds than the… Continue reading Treatment, not jail: Pinellas County to open 10 beds for drug users - How Cannabis and Kratom Can Help With Addiction RecoveryWith the opioid crisis killing thousands of people every month, traditional 12-step approaches to addiction recovery are under scrutiny. Dismal success rates plague Alcoholics Anonymous,… Continue reading How Cannabis and Kratom Can Help With Addiction Recovery
- Swamped with ‘non-emergency’ 911 calls, Seattle Fire testing new response team
Homelessness and basic human health needs are swamping Seattle’s emergency services. A pilot program for the Seattle Fire Department will create a new team to… Continue reading Swamped with ‘non-emergency’ 911 calls, Seattle Fire testing new response team - Community leaders meet to address mental health and substance abuse issues
Community leaders are coming together to help those suffering from mental illness and substance abuse issues. Eight locations across the country have been chosen to… Continue reading Community leaders meet to address mental health and substance abuse issues - County officials and municipal police departments team up to help with addictionBurlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief John Fine recently announced the implementation of a drug treatment program that allows people… Continue reading County officials and municipal police departments team up to help with addiction
- Rehabs Digital Journal
Rehab Digital Journal is for those who like reading the newspaper, well in digital form anyway about news in the addiction treatment industry and the… Continue reading Rehabs Digital Journal - After treatment, addicted to recovery
Tucked between a barbershop and an antique store along a dark highway into Knoxville, Ky., the Flatiron Club is easy to miss driving by at… Continue reading After treatment, addicted to recovery - Federal court rules jail must give inmate addiction treatment
This week, a federal appeals court addressed the right to treatment for an inmate who suffers from opioid addiction, a move that legal advocates say… Continue reading Federal court rules jail must give inmate addiction treatment - Mental illness and trauma blamed for rising drug deaths
It comes as figures showed drug-related deaths in Scotland are now 2.5 times that of other UK countries. The total for 2018 is expected to… Continue reading Mental illness and trauma blamed for rising drug deaths - Is addiction a choice or disease?
Being that there are approximately 21.5 million Americans who struggle with addiction each year, one would venture to say that substance abuse is a relevant… Continue reading Is addiction a choice or disease?