Should I Tell my Employer About my Addiction?
While there is a wide misconception that drug and alcohol addiction primarily affects those who are jobless and/or homeless, the truth is that over…
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Addiction Treatment
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? ACT (pronounced as the word “act,”) is a type of evidence-based psychotherapy developed in 1982 to…
Understanding Insurance Benefits For Addiction Treatment
Does health insurance cover addiction treatment? Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), health insurance providers are required to cover treatment f…
The Link Between Grief and Addiction
Addiction to drugs or alcohol are most often a maladaptive coping strategy for a deeper underlying issue. The issues that can lead to addiction may…
Now That You’re in Recovery, Can You Hang Out With Friends Who Drink?
Is it possible to keep your friends who still drink or use drugs now that you are in recovery from addiction? And how do you spend time around them…