by Tracey L. Kelley | Aug 29, 2025 | Addiction
Addiction rarely begins with intention. Most people don’t set out to become dependent on alcohol or drugs. For many, it starts with curiosity, as a way to manage stress, or a desire to feel better. This brain disease doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a gradual progression...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Mar 31, 2025 | Addiction, Recovery
When you’re managing alcohol use disorder (AUD) or substance use disorder (SUD), the risk of relapse can feel ever-present. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. There are proactive steps you can build into your daily recovery plan or as an ongoing effort to...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 31, 2025 | Addiction, News
The relationship between mental health disorders and addiction is complex and often heartbreaking. People suffering from mental health conditions are at increased risk of developing substance use disorder (SUDs) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). What’s worse,...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Jan 16, 2025 | Addiction, News
The choice between abstinence and moderation is a pivotal decision that shapes a person’s successful treatment approach and addiction recovery. In the majority of cases, most people enjoy better, more effective sobriety if they abstain from all substances. However, by...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Dec 12, 2024 | Addiction, News
The Recovery Research Institute states that “mutual-help organizations focus on the socially supportive communication and exchange of addiction and recovery experience and skills.” Many people think 12-Step programming is actually addiction treatment. This isn’t the...
by Tracey L. Kelley | Nov 8, 2024 | Addiction, News, Veterans
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans are three times more likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if deployed than not—and overall, they have a higher rate of the condition than civilians. The VA also indicates that...
