Engaging College Students in Treatment: Tips for Treatment Professionals
For many students, going off to college is a time to try new things. Students often begin their educational journey by embarking on unique class subjects, participating in sports, living independently – and for many, consuming alcohol. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 37 percent of students participated in at least one round of binge drinking, consuming 4-5 drinks or more on one occasion in the past month.
How Staying Connected Can Help You Stay Sober During the Holidays
The holiday season is in full swing, which can mean a tough few weeks for people struggling with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It’s the time of year when dinners, parties, and other festivities take precedence over the typical day-to-day. It’s also a time where friends and family seem to take up permanent residence in your home.
New Year’s Resolution Ideas for People in Recovery
About half of all adults make a New Year’s Resolution. Less than ten percent of those people follow through with their resolution for more than a few months. Individuals tend to lose track of their goals because they either establish too many or set the bar too high, making their goals impossible to achieve. So, this New Year, how do you turn the tables on those statistics and make your resolution last?
Benefits of Remote Alcohol Monitoring for Clients Leaving Sober Living Homes
Health. Home. Purpose. Community. These are the four major pillars that support recovery, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Intrinsically connected to all four touchpoints, hope sets the foundation for recovery because it is the belief that existing challenges and conditions can be conquered, and that change is possible.
What Is Intensive Outpatient Treatment?
Substance use disorders impact approximately 10% of American adults at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, a lack of sufficient and effective treatment continues to be a pervasive, societal problem. While awareness of addiction tends to be increasing, it can still be challenging to understand (and locate) professional help. Here’s a look at Intensive Outpatient Treatment, an approach to treatment that accommodates and supports the patient’s road to recovery.
5 Innovative Discharge Planning Tips for Addiction Treatment Aftercare
Scientific American asks if rehabilitation successfully treats clients with Alcohol Use Disorder. They arrive at a strong conclusion: yes, and the success of an individual’s addiction treatment aftercare depends on the willingness of that individual to participate, including the strength of the plan set up for aftercare. Each individual person’s addiction treatment plan after discharge varies depending on their specific needs.
10 Ways to Have a Healthy Halloween in Recovery
Holidays are often a challenging time for people in recovery who are trying to stay sober. Increased events comes with increased opportunity to be in situations where alcohol is easily accessible. Halloween is a perfect example of this. It’s the first widely celebrated holiday to kick off a series of Fall and Winter events that often center around alcohol.
What is National Recovery Month?
This September marks the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month, put on by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). National Recovery Month is an annual nationwide event created to raise awareness surrounding treatment for substance abuse and other mental health disorders. The amount of people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders continues to rise every year.
How Recovery Coaches and Clients Benefit from Soberlink Alcohol Monitoring
For the 15.1 million Americans who struggle with Alcohol Use Disorder every year, the most difficult part of the recovery journey is not just finding the path to sobriety… it’s staying on it. During the first year of recovery, it’s recommended that individuals seek some sort of continued care rather than attempt to navigate the unfamiliar terrain of recovery alone. While there are many options for continued care, hiring a recovery coach is the one that provides the most individualized approach.
Alcohol Use Disorder in College Students: How to Read the Signs
College is the quintessential springboard from the awkward and insecure phases of adolescence into the new, uncharted territories of young adulthood. It’s often the cornerstone of new friendships, long nights spent studying, and decorating your first apartment. And, of course, college isn’t without its dark underside. For many people, alcohol is an essential part of college- as synonymous with their school as football teams and biology classes. It’s a social lubricant flowing throughout parties.