The vast majority of people convicted of a DWI never planned to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Yet nationally every year, over a million drivers are arrested for Driving While Impaired (DWI) or Under the Influence (DUI). Every year, over 10,000 people die from preventable, alcohol- and drug-related accidents. And every…

For people recovering from addiction, the question posed by the COVID-19 vaccine isn’t as simple as it might be for others. Indeed, one study conducted at New York University Grossman found that people diagnosed with addiction are both at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and less likely to get the vaccine than the rest of the…

Health experts often suggest conventional treatments such as detoxification, behavior modification, counseling and medications to address alcohol addiction. While these can be effective, alternative or holistic treatments such as music therapy can also help people who are struggling with alcohol or substance use disorders. Music therapy is known to have multiple benefits for physical and mental…

Dealing With A Breakup During Addiction Recovery Going through a breakup is one of the most painful things that anyone can go through, and it can be downright devastating if your relationship breaks down while you’re in addiction recovery. Breakups not only affect one’s emotional and mental health; they can also take a toll on…