With 2023 upon us, there are a lot of people who are interested in setting New Year’s resolutions. For example, you might be setting a resolution to exercise more during the upcoming year, or you might be interested in eating a healthy diet. For those of us in addiction recovery, it is important to set […]
Category: Family
How To Encourage A Loved One In Rehab During Christmas
Substance abuse and addiction are disorders that do not care about timing. They can happen to anyone at any time during the year, and there are some people who might be in an residential treatment program during the holidays. Most people want to spend time with their family members and friends, and it can be […]
5 Tips For Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday season – a time for celebration and cheer. It’s also the time of year that is most often accompanied by an increase in alcohol consumption, making it a potential problem for those abstaining from alcohol or other substances. For those recovering from addiction or alcohol use disorder, […]
Narcan: What Is It? How Does it Work?
According to the CDC Injury Center, more than 930,000 people have died from a drug overdose, since 1999. In the United States, 91,977 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2020 alone. One major driver of these drug overdose deaths is opioids – mainly synthetic opioids other than methadone (82.3% of opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids). […]
The Importance of National Recovery Month
Riverside Recovery of Tampa has partnered with Tampa’s 102.5 The Bone again this year to Break the Stigma of addiction. Every Saturday morning, Jotham Fady, Director of Admissions and Marketing will be representing Riverside Recovery in having an honest conversion about where you are in your relationship with substance use and also addiction. Whether you […]
Is Alcohol Use Disorder Genetic?
When a family member experiences alcoholism, we often struggle to find answers as to the cause. Sometimes, we even wonder: is alcohol misuse genetic? The reality is, that there are various factors that contribute to alcoholism and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Some of these factors are easier to control than others, but one that is […]
6 Ways To Tell Loved Ones You’re Struggling With Alcohol
Alcoholism isn’t always super black and white. In fact, struggling with an addiction like alcohol rarely ever is. So how do you know when it’s time to tell those closest to you that you’re hurting? And even if you’ve determined that it’s time to confide in someone, how do you tell them something that you […]
6 Ways Drugs & Alcohol Can Affect Relationships
Substance abuse and substance use disorders harm more than just the person who is struggling with them. It also impacts those surrounding them, particularly personal relationships. This can be due to the effects substance abuse has on mental health, finances, and more. Here are just 6 ways drugs and alcohol affect relationships and the signs […]
What To Do If You or Your Loved One Relapsed Over the Holidays
It’s important to remember that addiction recovery is a lifetime commitment, but the holiday season can be an obstacle for some people who want to stay sober during the holidays. During the holidays, it may be more challenging than usual to stay sober because there will likely be lots of triggers present. People often overextend […]
Enabling During The Holidays
Families and friends usually get together during the holiday season to celebrate and spend time together. While most people would like to be surrounded by their loved ones at every moment, addictions can turn things upside down for them. Managing someone with an addiction can be challenging for everyone involved especially during the holidays. You […]