While the winter can be a beautiful time of year and a time for holidays and gathering, the season can also be challenging. For some people, winter can create or worsen symptoms of depression or create seasonal mood disturbances. These challenges may also be made worse this year by the ongoing coronavirus. The best thing … Read More

Halloween is one of the biggest nights of the year for drinking and partying. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the night if you’re staying sober. Halloween can have its challenges, but there are so many events and ways to enjoy it when you’re in recovery. Ghoulish inspiration is everywhere as you plan your frightful … Read More

If you’re sober curious, wonder about the positive effects sobriety could have on your life, or you want to show support for someone in your life who’s trying to get sober or is in recovery, consider participating in Sober October. Sober October coincides with Substance Abuse Prevention Month and is an opportunity to try out … Read More

RIDGEFIELD, WA (October 15, 2020) — The Recovery Village Ridgefield has proudly partnered with Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon to provide in-network care to patients and their families. The Recovery Village Ridgefield is a member of the Advanced Recovery Systems network of rehabilitation facilities, bringing high-quality treatment for addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders to … Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial uncertainty, health fears and isolation to millions of Americans. According to one survey, nearly half of Americans have felt a negative impact on their mental health due to the pandemic. Stress and social isolation can easily lead to substance misuse and addiction. People in recovery are also at a … Read More

Every year, National Recovery Month is celebrated in September to honor those who are on a recovery journey and everyone who supports that process, including those facing addiction, substance abuse counselors, medical professionals, and the family members and loved ones involved in the recovery process. Recovery Month applauds the recovery process and aims to remove … Read More

Over the years there have been different methods and approaches to dealing with the war on drugs. Seattle is now looking at a progressive way to combat the war on drugs that avoids the traditional criminal penalties that many people face and instead offers them a chance to receive help. Seattle Stops Prosecuting in Favor … Read More

In August 2019, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) announced that it would provide regulations for programs that grow marijuana for the purpose of medical and scientific research. Marijuana growers can apply to be registered to grow medical marijuana. Marijuana research in the United States has been complicated by the legal aspects of growing bulk marijuana … Read More