Substance Use Disorder in Athletes
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing problem in the athletic community. Many athletes turn to drugs and alcohol to help improve their athletic performance or cope with the pressures and stress of their careers. Substance abuse can have many...
Best 10 Psychology of Substances: What Drugs Make You (Un) Happy?
Psychology of Substances: You had been waiting for this moment. You and a buddy talked it over. Life had been hard lately, and a trip to your dealer’s house wasn’t that far. All it took was sending a text asking...
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...
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...
#1 Bonda Fide Way to Know if a Sober Living Home Is Right For You
You have many options when seeking help for recovery. A sober living community is one of those options and a highly worthwhile one at that. A sober living community prides itself on creating a road to recovery for its members,...
