Yes, Addiction Is a Disease – Backed By Scientific Evidence For many years, there has been an ongoing debate on whether drug addiction is a disease or a personal choice. Some believe that addiction stems from lack of willpower, poor decision-making, and moral failure, while others point to growing scientific evidence that shows addiction is […]
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 20 million people suffered from some sort of alcohol use disorder or alcoholism this past year. Adding the people who suffer from drug addiction brings the number to over 40 million people. It is estimated that the number of children exposed to alcoholism and […]
If you are looking into options for drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Houston, a common and effective approach used in our city is called abstinence-based treatment. This model focuses on encouraging the individual to stop using substance entirely or going through a drug detox if they experience withdrawal symptoms, while aiming for achievable goals like […]
1st Annual Running Towards Recovery 5k will Help Offset Treatment Costs When a loved one is struggling with alcoholism or substance use addiction it often can be challenging to get them to accept help. They may say that can stop on their own, or maybe not even accept they have a problem. Getting a person […]
Things have changed for the families of people struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse. Trying to intervene and help a loved one takes different strategies in 2025. There was once a philosophy to help your loved ones become motivated for change, and it was simply “Leave them alone and they’ll come home.” Meaning the best […]
People struggling with drug addiction and alcohol abuse often experience high levels of shame and guilt. This shame and guilt comes from doing things while we were using that we normally wouldn’t do. To some, even the fact of being physically dependent on a substance is enough to create high levels of guilt and shame. […]
Alumni Successful Sobriety Strategies Bay Area Recovery Center’s Alumni are an important part of the recovery process. Alumni are individuals who have completed our addiction treatment program, remained sober, and continue to return to our facilities to provide peer support. Our Alumni Association organizes sober BBQs, camping trips, dances, and other recreational activities. These events […]
Most everyone who has had too much to drink has woken up the next day with a headache and hangover and told themselves they weren’t going to do that again. Or maybe someone makes a mistake or has a lapse in judgment and gets a DUI after a night of drinking. They tell themselves they […]
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