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Should I Make New Friends in Rehab?

Written by

Tyler Collins

Published

August 19, 2026

Clinically Reviewed by

Rob McKinstry, LPHA

Starting rehab can bring a mix of emotions. You may feel nervous about meeting new people or wonder if you’ll fit in. Some people enter treatment expecting to keep to themselves, while others worry about trusting strangers with personal parts of their lives. Since everyone in rehab is working through...

Alcoholism

5 Ways To Spot A Closet Drinker

Closet drinking, also known as high functioning alcoholism, is a form of alcohol abuse that affects many alcoholics. It refers to a person whose drinking habits are hidden from family and friends, but who still suffers all the ills associated with alcohol addiction. It’s estimated that nearly 20 percent of alcoholics are closet drinkers and […]...

Tyler Collins March 13, 2023

Alcohol Addiction

How To Flush Alcohol From Urine

After a night of binge drinking, you might be wondering how to flush alcohol from your urine. Perhaps you’re up for an alcohol drug test the next morning and you need to make sure there’s no trace of alcohol in your system. Although urine testing is less accurate than breath or blood tests, it’s […]...

Tyler Collins February 17, 2023

Love and Relationships

How To Spend Valentine’s Day When You’re Single And Sober

The thought of Valentine’s Day can be a bit daunting when you’re single and sober. It seems like everywhere you turn, there are reminders that everyone else is in a loving relationship. But just because you don’t have a romantic partner doesn’t mean that this holiday has to be a bummer. Instead of feeling dejected, […]...

Tyler Collins February 6, 2023

Substance Abuse

The Danger of Mixing Alcohol With Other Drugs

Alcohol is known for its depressing effects on anyone who drinks it. As a central nervous system depressant, excessive alcohol consumption of alcohol can have side effects including quickly slowing down brain and muscle activity. In many cases, people under the influence of alcohol tend to mix it up with other drugs for recreational purposes. […]...

Tyler Collins January 31, 2023

Detox & Withdrawal

Suboxone For Addiction Treatment: Uses And Side Effects

Addiction to opioids is a huge problem in the United States. It’s become so serious that it’s been called the opioid crisis. Since the 1990s, many people have developed physical dependence on opioids that were normally prescribed to them as pain medications. Now, with the rise of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, the opioid epidemic remains […]...

Tyler Collins January 30, 2023

Substance Abuse

Drunk Driving: How Alcohol Kills

Drunk driving is also known as alcohol-impaired driving. It refers to a situation when people with blood alcohol concentration (bac levels) beyond the legal limit operate a motor vehicle. In the United States, driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or higher is considered drunk driving. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is […]...

Tyler Collins January 25, 2023

Detox & Withdrawal

Naltrexone For Addiction Treatment: Uses And Side Effects

If you are looking for an effective addiction treatment program, you might have heard of the medication naltrexone. Commonly used as part of alcohol abuse or opioid addiction treatment, naltrexone is one of the most commonly used medications currently available to treat these types of substance abuse issues. Perhaps you’re wondering how naltrexone works and […]...

Tyler Collins January 25, 2023

Drug Facts

How Long Does Ketamine Stay In Your System?

If you’re about to undergo ketamine drug testing or any other form of drug test, you may be wondering how long it takes for the substance to work its way out of your system. Will it be detected in a urine test or blood test? Ketamine is a fast-acting drug. You can immediately feel the […]...

Tyler Collins January 23, 2023

Drug Facts

Can Cocaine Kill You? 5 Horrifying Ways It Will

When it comes to drugs, cocaine often seems like the life of the party. It’s no secret that the effects of cocaine include providing an intense high and releasing epinephrine and dopamine in an overwhelming rush. But in addition to giving a potentially life-altering experience, can cocaine also take your life? Cocaine is one […]...

Tyler Collins January 23, 2023

Life in Recovery

How To Pass A Drug Test Saliva

Are you worried about passing an upcoming oral drug test? Perhaps you have a saliva drug test in 24 hours and are worried whether you can pass it? You’re not alone. For countless people in similar situations, the prospect of having their mouths swabbed for drugs can be nerve-wracking. Whether you’ve been offered a […]...

Tyler Collins January 18, 2023

Substance Abuse

10 Factors That Cause Alcoholism

Alcoholism is a huge problem in many countries. It causes not just health problems, but social and economic ones as well. It affects both the alcohol users and the people living around them. In the United States, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism published a 2019 report from the National Survey on Drug […]...

Tyler Collins January 16, 2023

Detox & Withdrawal

Naloxone For Addiction Treatment: Uses And Side Effects

More people than ever are struggling with opioid addiction. Fortunately, many medications are available to help with the treatment of opioid addiction. Medications like naloxone can provide a safe, effective way to manage physical withdrawal symptoms and effects of opioids. A dose of naloxone can even reverse opioid overdoses. In this article, we’ll explain what […]...

Tyler Collins January 16, 2023

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