New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the new year. They may even fit well with your goal to maintain a sober lifestyle in recovery. No matter what 2021 throws at us, having the right mindset and setting attainable goals can help us succeed. It’s a good idea to work with your Sunstone…
Portland, Oregon is Oregon State’s most populous city, running along the interstate-5 corridor. This highway makes it easier for drug traffickers to distribute drugs in and around Portland. While many people in Portland may think that substance abuse mostly affects the homeless population, use of meth and heroin is widespread. Especially in the colder months,…
Eugene, Oregon, is home to a diverse community of people with varying resources and experiences. While some people are going to college, others are dealing with family, work, and other personal responsibilities. It can be tempting to binge drink and turn to drugs as an escape from stress. Although Eugene is the second most populated…
Being part of a loved one’s recovery is a profound healing experience for the entire family. When family members can take accountability for mistakes without drowning in guilt, it promotes healing and unity. Mistakes and slip-ups don’t need to cause a landslide. To learn more about our Medford, Oregon family counseling services, contact Sunstone Recovery…
A women’s support group for recovering addicts can provide life-saving support. Addiction affects women in many of the same ways it affects men. People who end up with a substance abuse problem began self-medicating due to an abusive relationship or a sexual assault. These women may—especially in the beginning of their recovery—feel uncomfortable in groups…
There are four main categories of drugs that can potentially lead those who use them to become addicted. They fall under the umbrella of what is known as psychoactive drugs, affecting the central nervous system and the brain. By acting on the central nervous system, they cause changes in perception, behavior, and mood. Communication between…
Thinking about the cost of rehab can be daunting. Some people who can afford it, with a little help, give up the idea of entering a treatment facility due to the presumed out-of-reach expenses. There are a number of options available to lessen the financial impact on you. While some facilities cost thousands of dollars,…
Marijuana use disorder, in and of itself, is not a sign of addiction, just like having one or two alcoholic drinks a day is not alcoholism. But for those who do become dependent on marijuana, about 30% of users, the signs of addiction become apparent. Like with any other substance, dependency can lead to marijuana…
Both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) classify addiction as a disease. Alcoholism has been considered a disease since the AMA named it as such in 1956. All addictions were later included in this category in 1987. ASAM classified addiction as a chronic brain disorder in 2011. Many…
Substance abuse counseling can help individuals who are dealing with difficult issues. For example, you may have an addiction to alcohol or drugs. Treatment for this includes addressing physical, psychological, and social imbalances. Sunstone Recovery offers you a chance to learn better skills to help you stop the cycle of drinking or drug use. We…