In discussions about addiction treatment, the terms 'sobriety' and 'recovery' are frequently used interchangeably. However, they represent distinct concepts that are vital to understand for anyone ...

It’s likely that in any treatment center, recovery community organization, or peer support meeting, you will hear the words sobriety and recovery used as if they mean the same thing. They’re actually ...

There is an important distinction between being "sober" and being in "recovery". The differences are clear to those who have experienced both phases in their healing process from alcoholism. When an ...

About six months ago, Sarah* went to a friend's house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. "I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with ...

Colorado has made significant strides in addressing addiction. From expanded access to treatment facilities to awareness campaigns breaking the stigma surrounding substance-use disorders, our state ...

Getting sober isn’t easy. If you or someone you love has ever tried to stop abusing substances, you already know how much of a challenge it can be. According to experts, sobriety is even harder when ...