Family Resources

Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Parenting While in Recovery

parenting in recovery

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

For parents struggling with substance use disorders, the decision to seek treatment brings unique considerations. Beyond personal recovery, parents must balance their own healing journey with ongoing family responsibilities and the wellbeing of their children. This dual focus creates both challenges and opportunities, as recovery not only transforms the individual but often strengthens the entire … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Rebuilding Your Finances After Addiction

The journey to sobriety involves healing many aspects of life affected by addiction, including finances and financial wellbeing

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The journey to sobriety involves healing many aspects of life affected by addiction, including financial wellbeing. For many individuals completing treatment, financial challenges represent a significant source of stress that can undermine recovery efforts if left unaddressed. Creating a comprehensive financial recovery plan provides both practical solutions to immediate problems and a roadmap toward long-term … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Navigating the Job Market After Treatment

man researching about suboxone and methadone online

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Returning to the workforce represents a significant milestone in recovery. For many individuals who have completed addiction treatment, finding employment becomes a critical step toward rebuilding independence and establishing a stable lifestyle. However, this transition comes with unique challenges that require thoughtful navigation. Understanding how to find supportive work environments can make a substantial difference … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Why Kentucky Families Choose Tennessee for Addiction Treatment

The natural beauty of Tennessee offers an ideal backdrop for healing, providing both mental and physical health benefits that are especially valuable for those in recovery

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Kentucky families facing addiction often look beyond state lines for treatment options that provide both quality care and strategic distance from familiar environments. Tennessee, with its proximity to Kentucky and diverse treatment landscape, has become a destination of choice for many seeking a fresh start and specialized care for substance use disorders. Treatment Options for … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Will Insurance Pay for Addiction Treatment?

GEHA pays for rehab, and we accept GEHA insurance

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Navigating insurance coverage for addiction treatment can seem like a daunting task, especially when you or a loved one is in crisis. Many people delay seeking necessary treatment due to concerns about affordability and insurance coverage. However, understanding how insurance works for addiction treatment can help remove these barriers and provide access to life-saving care. … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

The Role of Financial Counseling in Holistic Addiction Recovery Programs

One crucial yet often overlooked component of the addiction treatment process is addressing financial instability

Friday, July 26, 2024

Addiction recovery is a complex journey that extends far beyond achieving sobriety. It encompasses rebuilding every aspect of an individual’s life that has been affected by substance abuse. One crucial yet often overlooked component of this process is addressing financial instability. As the addiction treatment field evolves, more recovery programs are recognizing the importance of … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Strategies for Managing Stress and Burnout in Recovery

Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation and growth, but it can also be a time of significant stress

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Recovery from addiction is a journey of transformation and growth, but it can also be a time of significant stress. As individuals navigate the challenges of building a new life in sobriety, they may face the risk of burnout. At JourneyPure At The River, we recognize the critical importance of equipping our clients with effective … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

The Connection Between Addiction and Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse and addiction are two complex issues that often go hand in hand, creating a destructive cycle that can be challenging to overcome

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Domestic abuse and addiction are two complex issues that often go hand in hand, creating a destructive cycle that can be challenging to overcome. At JourneyPure At The River, we specialize in addressing the unique needs of individuals who have experienced both trauma and substance abuse. Our goal is to provide a safe, nurturing environment … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

What to Do If You Spot Heroin Track Marks

Heroin use can be spotted by looking for track marks

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Drug addiction remains a critical challenge in our communities, with heroin being one of the most dangerous and addictive substances. One of the visible signs of heroin use is track marks, which is a telltale indicator that requires urgent attention and care. At JourneyPure at the River, we understand the complexities of addiction and are … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Tips for Living with an Alcoholic Spouse

Drunk woman drinking beer while in bed.

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Living with an alcoholic spouse can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Dealing with the effects of alcoholism within a marriage requires understanding, patience, and resilience. In this blog, we will provide valuable tips and strategies to help individuals cope with the complexities of living with an alcoholic partner. Educate Yourself about Alcoholism The first step … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

How to Admit You’re Addicted

Monday, February 27, 2023

How Do You Know You Are Addicted? Let’s face it, you can’t admit to anyone else that you have a problem with drugs or alcohol until you accept it yourself. The fact you are reading this blog means you probably recognize that you have a problem on some level already. Perhaps you’re already convinced but … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

How Do You Repair A Relationship After Addiction?

How Do You Repair A Relationship After Addiction - journeypureriver.com

Thursday, February 9, 2023

If Addiction Is Harming Your Relationships You Can Get Sober— And Repair Your Broken relationships Addiction is a devastating illness that can take a serious toll on relationships. The person struggling with addiction may have difficulty expressing their needs, they can hurt others unintentionally with the side-effects of their illness, and disappointment is a hallmark … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

What Are Track Marks on Arms?

woman with track marks on arm

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

The vast majority of drug users do not begin their drug use by injecting drugs, rather it usually takes some time for them to reach that point (if ever). Part of this is because drug users do not need to get that high that quickly when they first start out using, or even near the … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Am I a Bad Mom?

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

If you are a drinker or use drugs, you may be wondering – am i a bad mom? The truth is that you probably aren’t a bad mom, you just have a bad disease. It is a medical condition just like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, PTSD and a range of other conditions. It is chronic, … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

6 Common Family Roles in Addiction

Family-roles-in-addiction

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Addiction is a family disease that affects the person in the addictive pattern, the rest of their family, and the people they surround themselves with.  Family members must endure the chaos of addiction while living with someone with a substance abuse disorder (SUD).  Dealing with the chaos can cause them to adopt coping strategies that … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Is Addiction a Family Disease?

Children living with addiction in the home

Friday, October 21, 2022

When someone has a substance use disorder (SUD), their whole family can feel the effects. Often, families are stretched to the breaking point, maybe beyond, in their attempts to deal with the “problem.” Addiction can cause issues such as manipulative behaviors, fear of judgment, and anguish or guilt over its effects on the family. Why … Continued


Family Resources for Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

If your family member or friend has an issue with drug or alcohol abuse, you can learn all about it here. In these blogs, you can find the signs of substance abuse, mental health issues and how you can help them get the best help possible.

Repairing Relationships Broken by Addiction

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Addiction is a chronic disease that can negatively affect a person’s life and health. What many people don’t know is that addiction is a family disease. It doesn’t just make the sufferer sick, it also harms their loved ones, colleagues, and acquaintances. One of the casualties of a battle with addiction is the trail of … Continued


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