Personal Recovery Stories: Celebrating Graduates and Alumni
At Spectrum and NERC, nothing is more important to us [...]
What to Look for in Transitional Housing
Recovery looks different for each individual walking the path. Some [...]
National Recovery Month: The Value of Hope in Addiction Recovery
Hope is a unique positive emotion in that it requires [...]
Understanding the Impacts of Youth Substance Use
Misusing substances can be harmful to the human brain at [...]
Staying Grounded: How Trauma Interacts with Addiction
Trauma is a commonly used term in the addiction treatment [...]
How Heat can Impact Addiction Recovery
While the connection between substance use and heat may at [...]
Bouncing Back from Relapse: Understanding the Stages and Warning Signs
When someone relapses—especially after spending a substantial amount of time [...]
Staying Grounded: Managing Acceptance and Expectations in Addiction Recovery
Practicing acceptance and maintaining healthy expectations are crucial aspects of [...]
The Complicated Legal Status of Fentanyl Test Strips
Fentanyl has quickly become the most dangerous substance on the [...]
Staying Grounded: Coping with Grief in Addiction Recovery
Dealing with loss is hard no matter where someone is [...]
Bringing it Up: Addressing Addiction with Motivational Interviewing
When a loved one is misusing substances, it can be [...]
Staying Grounded: Managing Triggers in Addiction Recovery
In the recovery world, a trigger is a sensory experience [...]
Fentanyl Uncovered | Part 3: The Future of Opioids and Recovery
The third blog in our Fentanyl Uncovered series looks to [...]
Personal Recovery Stories: Darryl Buchannan Shares His Powerful Testimony
The importance of lived experience in the recovery community can’t [...]
Bringing it Up: Tips for Effectively Discussing Addiction
Discussing substance use with someone in an active addiction can [...]