Addiction is a challenging disease. It is multifaceted and can have a severe impact on a person’s mental and physical health as well as relationships both personally and professionally. Through active addiction, individuals are prone to disastrous behavior and developing relationships that may not be conducive to recovery. In a perfect world, a community of […]
The complexities of addiction make it extremely difficult to overcome. Among the many factors to consider is how to identify whether or not substance abuse is becoming problematic. Here is a Free Drug Abuse Screening Test that may help shed some light on your use. Learning how to identify addiction patterns can warn you that […]
Last week, I ordered new business cards with my full title, Alumni Coordinator and Certified Recovery Coach at AspenRidge Recovery. That still amazes me as I write this. If anyone had told me that would be my title three years ago, I would have laughed it off like it was one of those emails asking […]
Words can often serve as key motivators for individuals and families seeking positive change. Many who have embarked on a journey to sobriety have proclaimed how important positive recovery words are to the process. Everyone comes from a vastly different background and every situation, life story, struggle, and hardship is unique. Words, believe it or […]
Spirituality: Simple But Not Easy By Debi Anson When newcomers first come into the rooms of any 12-Step program, spirituality and the higher power concept can sometimes be more difficult to accept than the idea of powerlessness. As many younger Americans move away from religion, the capital G-O-D word found throughout the 12-Step texts […]
Substance addiction in the United States is widespread, and, in recent years, has become a much discussed public health concern. Substance abuse costs the U.S. an estimated $740 billion each year, and it wreaks havoc on millions of lives. But the devastating effects of drug and alcohol misuse aren’t limited to those who ingest substances. […]
Are you depressed or anxious? Do you have a drinking or drug problem? Take this 3 minute quiz to see which program is right for you.
Contrary to what many people believe, addiction isn’t just confined to street gangs, deviants, and the homeless. As a leading disease throughout the world, drug addiction does not discriminate against color, race, creed, or gender. It carries the potential of ruining the lives of absolutely anyone, from middle-class stay-at-home parents to big wig corporate CEOs. The […]
This Patient Health Questionnaire assesses the degree of depression severity via a 1 minute questionnaire. Please fill out each question as quickly and accurately as possible while trying not to over think any question.
The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) is a screening tool for the abuse of drugs other than alcohol. Take the quiz to discover your level of addiction.
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