A Substitute Addiction Is Still an Addiction

A Substitute Addiction Is Still an Addiction

Addiction can be a tricky thing. We are used to thinking of addiction in terms of substance use disorders—that is, addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. But substance use disorders are not the only kinds of addiction. Some people who have gone through treatment for an...
Telling Your Boss You Need Treatment

Telling Your Boss You Need Treatment

There are lots of different kinds of bosses in the world. Maybe your boss is approachable and easy to talk with. Maybe he or she is more like a coach or a mentor than a stereotypical boss. Or maybe you have a “my way or the highway” sort of person in charge. There are...
You’ve Relapsed. What Now?

You’ve Relapsed. What Now?

In a perfect world, recovery from a substance use disorder would be a “one and done” proposition. Ideally, a person would realize he or she has a problem, enter a residential treatment program, graduate to high-quality aftercare, perhaps find a supportive community...