Eight in ten adults with a loved one who has a substance use disorder (SUD) say that regaining financial control is one of the biggest hurdles in the recovery process. Financial hardship is a likely effect of addiction that can even lead to financial ruin or bankruptcies, so looking after financial well-being is as vital as physical and…
53% of Americans report that they feel better about themselves after exercising, according to the American Psychological Association. As such, exercise has a pretty positive reputation in being an effective way of self-improvement. In the case of those battling with alcoholism or substance addiction, exercise can also empower their recovery. So how exactly can exercise do that? …
If you’ve ever had too much to drink, you know that drowsiness is one of the main side effects of alcohol. Alcohol is fundamentally a depressant. While it loosens social inhibitions, it also slows down your brain. To that end, some people even use alcohol as a sleep aid – and it’s true, alcohol can…
The winter season has finally arrived bringing a few of the most highly celebrated holidays in the United States. Unfortunately, the holidays are notorious for a large count of DUI related arrests, accidents and fatalities. Driver’s across the nation have a responsibility to make the roads as safe as possible. This includes driving sober. Like…