Addiction Recovery Blog

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Rehab

When faced with a substance use disorder, whether it be you or a loved one, the most difficult question to traverse seems to be the

Kristen Bergman September 15, 2020

National Recovery Month 2020

2020 has brought with it many difficulties. COVID-19 has cast a long shadow over what we consider normalcy, and has been especially hard for

Kristen Bergman September 8, 2020

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Signs of a Functioning Drug Addict

The term ‘drug addict’ typically conjures up less-than-pleasant thoughts and ideas. It might bring to mind homelessness, physical illness, criminal proclivities, violence, and poverty. It

Kristen Bergman September 2, 2020

Addiction & Incarceration

As of March 2020, there are 2.3 million people incarcerated in America. Many of these inmates experience issues with substance abuse or addiction, with an

Kristen Bergman August 18, 2020

LGBTQ & Addiction

Individuals who identify with the LGBTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer, Transgender) often face scrutiny, discrimination, and social stigma in ways that others do not.

Kristen Bergman August 11, 2020

Addiction Resources for Parents

What Parents Should Know about Addiction Raising healthy children in the 21st century presents a myriad of unique challenges to parents. A primary area of

Granite Recovery Centers August 7, 2020

Substance Use and Addiction Among Corrections Officers

Corrections Officers: Occupational Stress Corrections Officers in the United States have a very difficult job that is both physically and mentally taxing. They are tasked

Kristen Bergman August 7, 2020

Combat Trauma in Veterans

Veterans are some of the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Whether they have seen combat or not, they are likely to have witnessed traumatic situations,

Kristen Bergman August 5, 2020

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The Link Between Suicide + Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse + Suicidal Ideation = a Bad Relationship According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 48,344 Americans died by suicide in 2018,

Kristen Bergman July 31, 2020