One of the most common challenges for people recovering from substance use disorder is avoiding relapse. There are many things that make relapse happen. Triggers, or high-risk situations, can make it very hard for you to avoid using unless you have the right type and amount of care available to you. Avoiding high-risk situations is something…
Families looking for the best rehab centers in Hillsboro, OR are not limited to just that one city. There are a few drug and rehab options there, but often the best course of action is to expand your search to a wider area, including nearby cities like Portland. What about a drug rehab in Oregon? Best…
From teenage years to adulthood, our kids go through tremendous transitions. It puts a lot of stress on our young people. Sometimes, the stress translates to illicit behaviors like taking drugs and drinking while underage. One look at recent underage drinking statistics gives us a pretty clear idea of exactly what kinds of issues we…
Spreading awareness regarding the dangers of using substances during pregnancy is important. According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), too many women use drugs while they’re pregnant. The NCADD launched National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Awareness Week to spread awareness about this problem. The NCADD wants to help soon-to-be…
Sometimes it helps to know that you’re not alone in your fight to stay sober. It’s a day-by-day struggle. These three sobriety quotes can help you ground yourself, regroup, and keep going. Boxer Ed Latimore Chimes in on Two Years of Sobriety Ed Latimore is a physics student and professional boxer. A few years ago,…