4 Undeniable Signs of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Substance Use

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has existed as a part of human biology since early in our evolution. As the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) eloquently puts it, “Attacks by saber tooth tigers or twenty-first-century terrorists have probably produced similar psychological sequelae in the survivors of such violence.” However, as the VA states, PTSD was […]

How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery

At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made up of people facing the same problem – a progressive disease. Learning to overcome the […]