
When Depression and Addiction Co-Occur
Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Authentic Recovery Center When you experience symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness and...

Overcoming Common Obstacles in Sobriety
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part...

Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT There are many misconceptions about addiction. One popular myth is that a person may only...

Why Acceptance Is Essential to Recovery
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Many people that struggle with addiction continue to do so because they are not ready...

The Connection Between Anxiety and Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Anxiety disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) are among the most prevalent mental health conditions...

What Are the Risks of Abusing Xanax?
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director at ARC Xanax is a medication prescribed to reduce anxiety and panic-related symptoms....

How Can Trauma-Informed Care Treat Addiction?
Byline: Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director at ARC Many people have experienced an event at some point in...

Signs You Might Be Struggling With Emotional Dysregulation
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director at ARC Emotional dysregulation is a term used to describe a condition in...

How Conscious Recovery Can Help You in Addiction Treatment
- November 11, 2021
- ARC Treatment Staff
- Recovery
Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director at ARC Conscious Recovery is a program that substance abuse treatment centers like...

To Date or Not to Date While in Early Recovery?
Updated on 1/31/2023 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT, Clinical Director at ARC Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction can...