Table of Contents: To download the full Ebook, click here Introduction Vaping is a popular pastime that skyrocketed to stardom just as tighter non-smoking laws were sweeping the country. E-cigarettes hit the market in 2007, and they became an instant hit among people who enjoyed being able to “smoke” anywhere or smoke without the associated […]
Category: Addiction & Recovery
Social Media and Addiction
Word of Mouse Advertising Many of us who work in the field of addiction have long suspected that social media and young people struggling with drug/alcohol addiction go hand in hand. Previously, if a kid saw several friends drinking or smoking marijuana, he might want to try it himself. In a sense it’s natural for […]
Re-Entry: An Exciting and Challenging Time In Recovery
The period of time immediately following one’s stay at a residential treatment facility for addiction is one of the most misunderstood periods of recovery. Family members, partners, friends, employers and even clients often have the misconception that a person who has just completed a course of treatment is not only healthy, clean and sober, but is […]