Little Creek News

Once you have decided to obtain sobriety, you might begin to go down a path you never intended. Sober life can provide so many benefits you may never have imagined. Why choose sobriety? These are [...]

Trying to help someone with an addiction can be a long, challenging, and painful process. Unlike someone with a physical health condition, such as cancer, a person with an addiction might not [...]

Since opiates and opioids have a similar effect, these two words are often used interchangeably. However, opiates and opioids are not the same things. Opiates are a class of prescription drugs [...]

Research shows that there is a link between components of anger and addiction development risks. People who enter addiction treatment centers often have unresolved anger. The anger may come from [...]

Many people don’t realize how severely drug addiction can damage their brains and bodies. Drugs bind to the neurotransmitters in the brain, thus altering the way a person thinks, feels, and acts. [...]

Remaining positive is difficult for those struggling with alcoholism and recovery. However, there are simple actions you can take to stay sober with the right mindset. Neglecting to do so is an [...]

Sober living homes and halfway houses are similar in many ways. Both offer a safe place to stay for people recovering from a substance use disorder. These supportive communities are ideal for [...]

By Katie McKendry, MS, LPC, CCS Clinical Director As more and more states move to legalize recreational marijuana, it’s important we talk about the impact this has on our developing youth. [...]

“Scared Straight” Myths Can Do More Harm than Good for Your Loved One in Recovery There was a tragic story in USA TODAY in early October about a young woman who died at a detox center in Arizona. [...]

There are a lotof choices when it comes to seeking addiction treatment, and choosing the right one for your needs can be hard. After all, how much treatment does someone with addiction need, [...]