Is There a Relationship Between Social Media and Alcohol Use Disorder?
When you’re in a public space, chances are you – or someone next to you – is scrolling through their social media feed. Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or YouTube, use of social media is so commonplace it’s practically instinctual. According to Pew Research, 51 percent of U.S. adults visit Facebook several times a day, followed closely by Snapchat (49 percent) and Instagram (39 percent). In surveying people between the ages of 18 and 24, over half said it would be difficult to give up […]
Alcohol-Related Resources for College Students
Before getting clean, Valentine’s Day for me was either a romantic night out with a partner (with wine, of course), or a total downer of a day spent sad and alone (also, with wine). There was never really any in between, and I tended to base my happiness on whether or not I was in a relationship. The one guarantee was that there was always alcohol present, even if that just meant that I was sitting in my apartment while drinking alone and listening to Leonard Cohen.
4 Sober Valentine’s Day “Date” Ideas for Couples and Singles
Before getting clean, Valentine’s Day for me was either a romantic night out with a partner (with wine, of course), or a total downer of a day spent sad and alone (also, with wine). There was never really any in between, and I tended to base my happiness on whether or not I was in a relationship. The one guarantee was that there was always alcohol present, even if that just meant that I was sitting in my apartment while drinking alone and listening to Leonard Cohen.
3 Ways to Effectively Incorporate Remote Alcohol Monitoring into Relapse Prevention Plans
For many, the road to recovery doesn’t end once treatment is over. To promote long-term sobriety, Addiction Recovery professionals will often put relapse prevention plans in place that cater to their clients’ unique needs. Following the New Paradigm for Recovery, these relapse prevention plans typically treat addiction like a chronic illness that requires ongoing treatment for an extended period of time. Through remote alcohol monitoring, outpatient counseling, case management and other resource […]
2019 Family Law Trends: Soberlink, Technology and More
Family Law Trends From innovations in technology to updates in legislation, 2019 is predicted to see a variety of changes that may directly impact Family Law clients. To help Family Law professionals stay ahead of the curve and provide clients with streamlined litigation, we’ve compiled the top five Family Law trends to look out for in the new year. Keep reading to learn more. 1. Conscious Co-parenting One trend Family Law attorneys can expect to see more of in 2019 is co-parenting, that is, sha […]
Four Ways Addiction Treatment Professionals Can Manage Their Own Stress
Stress is inherent to any workplace, but when you are in the addiction treatment industry, stress becomes a significant component of your day. It is truly admirable how addiction treatment professionals are able to endure so much stress. Their job stress can be cumulative and chronic, building over time. Having heavy caseloads or working with challenging problems or challenging clients is not easy. In fact, a 2018 CNN Money survey reports that 85% of addiction counselors report that their job is […]
Alcohol Monitoring Leads to Increased Parenting Time
Parental drinking affects millions of children each year as one in eight Americans battle alcoholism. Approximately one in four American children are growing up with at least one parent who intermittently binge drinks or consistently drinks heavily. These national trends have obvious implications for custody cases, as parents with a history of alcohol use disorder may face skepticism regarding their parenting abilities. Soberlink alcohol monitoring breathalyzer system enables parents to document […]
Who Can Be Awarded Custody and How Is This Determined?
Most people who say “I do” don’t expect their marriages to end in divorce, but almost half of them do. That leaves couples with children facing a heart-wrenching dilemma: Where should the children live? About a tenth of couples decide to share custody more or less equally. In the remainder of the cases, one person will have physical custody. Deciding who that person will be can be a complex process.
Types of Support Networks for People in Recovery (Beyond AA)
Learn how these recovery support networks outside of AA can help people with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) maintain long-term sobriety. No one ever said that recovery was easy, but having a strong support network can make a world of difference when it comes to maintaining long-term sobriety.
3 Ways to Promote Your Client’s Peace of Mind in Family Law
Custody cases can be an incredibly stressful experience for everyone involved. When Alcohol Use Disorder is present, emotions may run even higher, as child safety and parenting time are put into question – and that’s where Family Law attorneys come in. Specializing in legal strategies that promote peace of mind, Family Law attorneys build the groundwork for families to have productive and positive relationships that last, even after mediation is complete.