Category: Sobriety

The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) and the Partnership at Drugfree.org released a survey recently in which 10 percent of Americans polled said that they considered themselves to be in addiction recovery – that means that about 23.5 million [...]

The US Army made a bold move in 2009 when they started a pilot program to anonymously treat soldiers with alcohol abuse problems. The program started across three bases in Alaska, Hawaii and Washington States and then a year later, in 2010, expanded its services [...]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is gearing up around the country to celebrate the new annual National Prevention Week during the week of May 20 through May 26 with the theme, “I am more than meets the eye.” The weeklong observance [...]

Tom Sizemore was making a name for himself – in a positive way – during the 90s with roles in hit movies like Saving Private Ryan, True Romance, Heat and more. Unfortunately, his struggle with drug and alcohol addiction started to tarnish his stellar acting [...]

Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration John P. Gilbride along with US Attorney Richard S. Hartunian announced that 20 people have been charged with conspiracy to distribute an analogue controlled substance called “Molly.”  Based in central [...]

According to CNN and a number of other news sources, Florida officials are taking quick strides toward implementing a new program that will require potential recipients of cash aid and welfare to undergo drug testing when they apply. Some think this idea is great. Others [...]

During the month of July, we will be providing a six-post look at what you should do to prepare for alcohol rehab during the days before you start treatment. Whether you are on a waiting list and must wait for your room to become available [...]

‘Codependent’ and ‘enabling.’ These two terms are none too pleasant for those who stand by their addicted loved ones. Spouses are often placed in the tough position of having to decide how they’re going to handle the addiction of a loved one. If this describes [...]

Happiness is often elusive to those living with addiction. It’s not uncommon for many patients in recovery to report that they first began abusing drugs and alcohol due to struggles with depression or anxiety, issues that kept them from feeling relaxed and comfortable in their [...]

Pete Townshend is famous for a lot of things: the classic rock operas he’s written, his performances as a guitarist for The Who, his alleged attempts to seek out child pornography, and of course, his struggles with drug addiction. The musician has decided to do [...]