Positive Pre-Employment Drug Tests on the Rise A recent study by Quest Diagnostics shows that the number of positive pre-employment drug tests is on the rise. Their study showed that the number of employees pre-testing positive for drugs has increased for the first time in a decade. The study further indicates that the majority of … Read More
How outpatient drug rehab is different Both in-patient and outpatient drug rehab programs are most often beneficial in overcoming addiction. However, many people want to pursue recovery without living in a facility. When comparing outpatient and inpatient drug treatment, it’s pretty easy to discern that the costs of inpatient treatment can be high and the … Read More
Lower Legal Limit on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) This month the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended that states across the country drop the legal BAC (blood alcohol content) levels from 0.08 to 0.05 — “or even lower” — in an effort to discourage more people from driving while intoxicated in 2016. CNN.com reported that … Read More
The Top 7 Performance Enhancing Drugs Used by Athletes What Are Performance Enhancing Drugs? Performance enhancers are various substances, chemical agents, or procedures designed to provide an advantage in athletic performance. PEDs affects the body in multiple ways such as the increase in muscles and the increase in blood cells oxygen-carrying capacity. Despite these apparent … Read More
Older Adults in Treatment Increasing The number of adults over 50 in rehab treatment facilities is growing, according to a recent study by New York University. The study, “Demographic Trends of Adults in New York City Opioid Treatment Programs- An Aging Population,” used data collected by New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … Read More
Sobriety Anniversaries With the New Year holiday just behind us, many who resolved to become sober years ago during this time of year are experiencing their sobriety anniversaries. A sobriety anniversary can mean more to a recovering addict than their own birthday. For many, the day that they become clear and sober is truly comparable to … Read More
5 Things to Avoid During Drug Rehab Overcoming addictions can be a long-term process that may include both inpatient and outpatient treatment. Although having a good attitude and being willing to change are key factors in drug rehab success, there are also thing that play a key role in the outcome of drug rehab. Among … Read More
Stronger Family Relations = Less Drug Use A recent study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence shows that having strong and open family relationships may discourage family members from using drugs. The study noted communications between 675 parents and children of Latino families. The study focused solely on Latinos due to the fact that Latino … Read More
Sobriety and the Holidays It’s that time of the year; the holidays are upon us. It is a time to celebrate, give thanks and exchange gifts with family and friends. Although these celebrations and holiday events can be exciting and wonderful, often sobriety is tested. At about every gathering, party, and event alcohol is present. For … Read More
Be Thankful in Recovery With Thanksgiving fast approaching, as well as throughout recovery, it is important to be mindful of gratitude in one’s recovery journey. Being aware of emotions, thoughts, and feelings of gratitude can be important for staying sober during the Holiday season. The holidays can bring back bad memories of holidays past, as … Read More
