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Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) offer a highly effective student success model, boasting significantly higher graduation rates (nearly 90%) and GPAs (3.6) for students in recovery compared to institutional averages. These programs build social capital through peer support, mentorship, and leadership…

Like addiction, depression is a disease that can disrupt a person’s quality of life. Learn what you should and shouldn’t do to help a loved one cope with it.

Sun on your face, birds chirping, and dirt crunching underneath your feet. Learn about the physical and mental health benefits of hiking.

Long-term alcohol use impacts your physical health. Learn about alcoholism's negative effects on the brain, heart, liver, and other organs.

You will see many beneficial appearance changes after you quit drinking, including ones right in the mirror.

Social media is supposed to connect us to the world, but for some people, particularly those in recovery, social media can be dangerous.

Steps 6 and 7 of the 12 Steps in AA and NA are crucial for recovery, focusing on becoming ready to have character defects removed and humbly asking a Higher Power to do so. These steps involve deep self-reflection, identification…

This article explains what happens during an Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which provides structured support for teens dealing with substance abuse while allowing them to maintain their daily routines. The program includes assessments, group and individual therapy, family involvement,…

Symptoms of drug withdrawal are difficult, and those who need addiction treatment may avoid help out of fear. Learn what to expect and how to treat drug withdrawal here.

Key Takeaways: This article explains the distinctions between cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). While CBT focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, DBT, a specialized form of CBT, emphasizes both acceptance and change, particularly for…