How Long is Alcohol Detox?

Alcohol Detox Symptoms & Timeline How long is Contact us? The length of alcohol detox varies depending on several factors, but in the majority of cases alcohol detox lasts a minimum of three days and a maximum of two weeks. The length of the detox process depends on the severity of the alcohol use disorder, […]

Why Do People Use Heroin?

Common Reasons People Use Heroin How to Tell if Someone You Love is Using Heroin is an illegal opioid narcotic, one which has been largely responsible for the recent nationwide opioid epidemic. Since the year 2007 rates of heroin addiction and overdose have been on the rise throughout the U.S. and tens of thousands of […]

What is National Recovery Month?

2021 Recovery Month Activities & Events September marks the beginning of the 32nd annual ‘National Recovery Month,’ a holiday first developed in 1989 by the Contact us (SAMHSA). The holiday was first developed to increase awareness surrounding mental health and addiction and to celebrate those who had successfully overcome addiction. Every year SAMHSA selects a […]

Can You Be Fired For Going to Rehab?

How to Protect Your Job Taking a Leave of Absence from Work for Detox Alcoholism is a complicated condition, one that thoroughly affects every area of a person’s life. Because alcohol is legal and because alcohol consumption is such a standard part of American culture, it can be difficult to tell whether or not you’re […]

COVID-19’s Effect on Isolation & Alcohol Abuse

Coronavirus Consequences The Effect of Isolation on Alcoholism At Guardian Recovery we have witnessed the rise in alcohol abuse and alcoholism since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are facing a great deal of personal challenges as a direct result of mandatory closures and newly emerging regulations, including financial insecurity, job instability, increased anxiety […]

Overcoming Alcoholism While in College

Young in Recovery Getting Sober While in College I took my first sip of lukewarm beer at a house party when I was 16 years old. Still in high school (and still rather straight-laced), I said to myself, “This is disgusting, what am I doing,” and continued to put the majority of my mental effort […]

When Should I to Hold an Intervention?

Helping a Loved One Tips for How & When to Hold an Intervention If you have been watching someone you love struggle with addiction for weeks, months or years it has probably become apparent to you that addiction treatment is necessary. Despite your best efforts your loved one might repeatedly refuse treatment, desperately trying to […]

Why is Addiction in the Hospitality Industry so Common?

Risky Careers Addiction in the Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry has the potential to be extremely high-stress, no matter who you are or what company you work for. This industry can be broken down into four main categories: food and beverage; lodging; travel and tourism; and recreation. Alcoholism and drug addiction affects all working individuals, […]

Addressing Depression & Addiction in Treatment

Co-Occurring Disorders The Link Between Depression & Xanax Addiction We all feel sad from time to time. Generally these feelings stem from a set of circumstances. Maybe we lose a job we enjoyed, a romantic relationship comes to a bitter end, or a beloved pet runs away. Over time, as the pain begins to fade, […]

What is a Typical Day Like in Detox?

A Day In Medical Detox What a Typical Day Looks Like in Detox You have finally made the decision to take control of your life and enter into medical detox. Chances are, you don’t feel completely confident in your decision to seek professional help. Not only is addiction a disease of denial, but there is […]