Addiction & Recovery Articles
At Longbranch Recovery, we understand the challenges of addiction and recovery, which is why we offer a variety of resources and support for individuals, families, and providers. Our articles explore the causes of addiction, share the latest treatment options, and provide inspiring personal stories to offer hope and motivation, along with expert insights and practical tips from addiction specialists and recovery advocates.
Nine lessons from nine years of sobriety
Photo by GSPictures / iStockPhoto.com Every year around this time, I like to look back on my life and reflect on the lessons I learned during my sobriety. On May 22, 2012, I went to a recovery center because of…
Overdoses are on the rise and it’s not just opioids anymore
With the exception of 2018, the death toll from drug overdoses was higher each year than last year. This trend has continued since the turn of the century. Now the overdose crisis isn’t just being fueled by opioid drugs. Cocaine…
Alternative pain reliever or dangerous addictive drug?
There is a false narrative about kratom suggesting that it is a legitimate alternative to opioid pain relievers which are addictive. In practice, however, most people who consume kratom use it with other opioid medications. Kratom is addicting, although it’s…
Talk to young people about marijuana
Recent studies suggest that marijuana use in the teenage years acts as a predictor of drug addiction. It’s not that marijuana is consumed causes Youngsters using other drugs. Rather, researchers have shown that adolescents who use marijuana are more likely…
Is Fentanyl Addiction America’s Number One Drug Problem?
Fentanyl, the highly potent and addictive synthetic opioid pain reliever, has been making headlines and American heads for several years. The drug is said to be 10 times stronger than heroin and 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. With…
When it comes to addiction, the words we say matter
There is one subject around addiction that many people don’t think about, the words we use to describe addicts. Druggie, junkie, drunk, and Wine-O are all hurtful words sometimes used to describe people struggling with addiction. Many people don’t think…
How alcohol consumption is slowly killing you
From liver disease to heart problems, cancer to obesity, alcohol consumption leads to a variety of health problems over time that can be fatal. Contrary to what most people understand or believe, addiction and abuse are Not the only risk…
The ten most important tips for conducting an intervention
If you are reading this, chances are that you have a loved one who has an addiction and that you are considering engaging in intervention. There is a good chance that you are likely to be nervous when confronting your…
Living With a Recovering Addict – Dos and Don’ts
A family member or someone close to your heart has almost completed their substance abuse treatment and will soon be home. How should you act? What should you talk about? What are the dos and don’ts? Granted, it can feel…