Mental Health and Substance Use Implications from COVID-19

by Broadway Treatment Center | Apr 13, 2021 | Healthy Lifestyle

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a decline in mental health for people affected by the resulting economic recession. It then creates obstacles for people with mental health and substance use disorders from accessing proper health care. That now affects around 40% of...

Telehealth the New Norm in Treatment

by Broadway Treatment Center | Dec 16, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for virtual medicine, which lets patients avail of healthcare services in the comfort of their own home. The rollout of telehealth throughout the country has been catalyzed by the current situation, and it seems...

7 Ways to Build Self-Esteem in Recovery

by James Sugel | Jan 20, 2020 | Addiction Recovery, Family & Friends of Addicts, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle

Recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD) is a process that works one day at a time but continues for a lifetime. During recovery, you’ll have to combat cravings, attend recovery group meetings, work to create healthy habits and behaviors, and consistently be...

Drugs and Alcohol on Campus

by Annie Torres | Dec 23, 2019 | Addiction & Pop Culture, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Family & Friends of Addicts, Healthy Lifestyle

Most people are aware of the persistent “party culture” surrounding universities and colleges, but few are aware of the extent to which drugs and alcohol affect students. This is understandable in many respects, as students normally enter higher education between the...

The Challenges of Dating Non-Sober People

by Annie Torres | Dec 13, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment, Healthy Lifestyle

Going through rehab and moving into recovery is a big step for most of us. It’s one of the most important decisions of your life. And is it a crucial step to getting your life back. Unfortunately, your decision to go alcohol-free won’t change the fact that 80% of the...

9 Common Relapse Triggers in Addiction Recovery

by Annie Torres | Oct 3, 2019 | Addiction Recovery, Family & Friends of Addicts, Healthy Lifestyle

Whether you’ve been to rehab and taken addiction therapy or you’ve quit on your own, it’s important to follow up and take steps to remain clean. Most people will eventually relapse at least a few times but taking steps to recognize and prevent triggers that might...