Patterns of Marijuana and Alcohol Polydrug Addiction

Patterns of Marijuana and Alcohol Polydrug Addiction Although seen as gateway drugs, alcohol and marijuana generally have a reputation as being less harmful than other substances. Alcohol and marijuana have a reputation as being less harmful than other substances. Yet, the two share similar reputations as gateway drugs. They are also the most abused substances […]
What is An Addiction Counselor?

What is an Addiction Counselor? A substance abuse counselor is a licensed, educated professional who helps men and women overcome drug and alcohol addiction disorders. Substance abuse counselors are in the trenches every day fighting for the sobriety of their patients in drug and alcohol treatment facilities across the country, including Evoke Waltham in Waltham, […]
What is An Addiction Counselor?

What is an Addiction Counselor? A substance abuse counselor is a licensed, educated professional who helps men and women overcome drug and alcohol addiction disorders. Substance abuse counselors are in the trenches every day fighting for the sobriety of their patients in drug and alcohol treatment facilities across the country, including On Call Treatment in […]
How Do You Celebrate One Year of Sobriety?

How Do You Celebrate One Year of Sobriety? Celebrating the first year of recovery and establishing this achievement to be a yearly tradition is a great way for reinforcing the resolve to stay clear and sober. We had no time for anything but to get our next fix in our addiction. All our time and money […]
How Do You Celebrate One Year of Sobriety?

How Do You Celebrate One Year of Sobriety? Celebrating the first year of recovery and establishing this achievement to be a yearly tradition is a great way for reinforcing the resolve to stay clear and sober. We had no time for anything but to get our next fix in our addiction. All our time and money […]
Changing Bad Habits in Addiction Recovery

Changing Bad Habits in Addiction Recovery Embracing well-established recovery routines and changing bad habits when needed is essential and keeps people in long-term sobriety. In recovery, identifying bad habits and changing them is just as vital as the decision to get clean and sober. Letting go of all addictive substances and behaviors is the key […]
Changing Bad Habits in Addiction Recovery

Changing Bad Habits in Addiction Recovery Embracing well-established recovery routines and changing bad habits when needed is essential and keeps people in long-term sobriety. In recovery, identifying bad habits and changing them is just as vital as the decision to get clean and sober. Letting go of all addictive substances and behaviors is the key […]
5 Rewards from Addiction Recovery

5 Rewards from Addiction Recovery If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction and are looking into recovery you should know 5 rewards you get from it. It’s hard to imagine things you get back after getting sober, rewards of sobriety when we feel hopelessly addicted to alcohol or other drugs. The broken […]
5 Rewards from Addiction Recovery

5 Rewards from Addiction Recovery If you or a loved one are suffering from addiction and are looking into recovery you should know 5 rewards you get from it. It’s hard to imagine things you get back after getting sober, rewards of sobriety when we feel hopelessly addicted to alcohol or other drugs. The broken […]
Making Amends in Addiction Recovery

Making Amends in Addiction Recovery When you are in recovery you will do the 12-step program, which includes making amends. How would you go about doing this? Addiction is a disease of the mind and emotions that is less about drugs and more about why the individual needs to use them. The premise of addiction […]
