Newly sober people are often confused and shocked to learn that recovery is more than just abstinence. “Normies” or people outside of the recovery community use the words sobriety, recovery, and abstinence interchangeably but these…
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 first responders will suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. And it’s no surprise: firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs are routinely exposed to traumatic situations and traumatized…
It’s a well-known fact that first responders—like firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and police officers—suffer much higher rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than the general population. Despite the prevalence of the disease among first…
When you or a loved one suffers from the disease of addiction, one of the first things you want is answers. At Transitions Recovery Program, we hear the same questions again and again from patients…
Substance abuse negatively impacts family members, setting them up for a difficult life. Many view fighting a substance abuse problem as a personal experience. Although the addiction will impact the user, a lot of people…
Most parents claim that their children are the most important aspect of their lives. But what about when addiction comes before one’s children? Do the effects of substance abuse impact children? The answer is “yes,”…
