Addiction

Tapering Off to Sobriety: How Much Cutback is Too Much Too Soon?

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Overcoming alcoholism is an experience like no other. It is the most challenging and courageous journey you will ever undertake. But it is a journey worth it for the hundreds of thousands of people wh

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Opioid Epidemic: Illicit Drugs and Treatment

By Ethos February 27, 2026

The Opioid EpidemicOpioid overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States and has been recently classified as a nationwide epidemic. In 2014, the U.S. had 18,893 deaths from prescribed pai

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The 7 Most Common Cognitive Distortions That Lead to Relapse

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Progress is not always linear. To get from Point A to Point Sobriety, you may travel a twisted route. Relapses affect many individuals in the recovery community, but rather than judge them or fear the

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Overcoming Codependency to Improve Relationships in Sobriety

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Codependency is an unhealthy style of relating to others, and it's commonly seen in people who struggle with mental illness or addiction. For dual diagnosis clients in treatment, understanding the cod

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The Biopsychosocial Model of Addiction

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Recovery from addicction is a difficult path, but millions of people have recovered. Different tools provided by programs like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous have helped many people. The

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Parent’s Guide – Don’t Enable an Addicted Child, Support Them

By Ethos February 27, 2026

It is frightening to discover a family member has an addiction. There are so many issues to worry about. A parent dreads to think their loved one may get a police re

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The Importance of Behavioral Modification Programs for Addiction Recovery

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Mistakes are inevitable. You fall down, you get back up, and you look back at the obstacle that made you stumble. Maybe there was no obstacle; it was just your own instability that made you trip and f

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Parent’s Guide – Is it Selfish of Parents to Take Care of Themselves?

By Ethos February 27, 2026

The simple answer is no, parents taking good care of themselves is the only way they will be able to help a loved one that is suffering from addiction. So, this is t

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The Importance of Community When Sober in College

By Ethos February 27, 2026

The decision to further or continue your higher education is a commendable decision!Even more impressive is the fact that you will be doing it while sober. Certainly, the most rewarding and prolific p

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Parent’s Guide – Seeking Professional Help

By Ethos February 27, 2026

Parents have to help their loved ones for their own peace of mind and for their own need to care for and love their child. Once a child has become addicted telling t