Complete parent guide to college students and substance abuse. Learn warning signs, when to intervene, treatment options, and how to support recovery.
Addiction Treatment Blog
Explore Sobriety and Relapse articles from the team at Williamsville Wellness — written with heart and backed by experience.
Restless Leg Syndrome Medications & Compulsive Gambling
Discover how RLS medications like pramipexole and ropinirole can trigger compulsive gambling. Learn warning signs, safer alternatives, and treatment options.
What Happens the First Week You Stop Using Drugs
Understand what happens during the first week you stop using drugs. See a day-by-day withdrawal guide with safety tips and support options.
Signs Your Loved One Needs Addiction Help
Recognizing signs your loved one needs addiction help can be the difference between early intervention and a life-threatening crisis. From physical changes and behavioral shifts to financial red flags, understanding these warning signs empowers families to take action before it’s too late.
Mindfulness Practices That Support Sobriety
Neuroscience research reveals that mindfulness practices increase activity in the brain’s decision-making centers while reducing stress responses – creating the mental foundation necessary for long-term recovery success.
Self Compassion Addiction Recovery: The Evidence-Based Path to Lasting Sobriety
While shame fuels the addiction cycle with harsh self-judgment and isolation, self-compassion offers a revolutionary approach that acknowledges struggles with kindness, recognizes shared humanity, and motivates positive change without destructive self-criticism.
Court-Ordered Addiction Treatment
Learn about court-ordered addiction treatment as an alternative to incarceration. Discover how mandated treatment programs work, their effectiveness, and benefits for recovery.
Sober Fun on St. Patrick’s Day
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. Although originally a religious holiday celebrating the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, this day is known to many as an excuse for heavy partying and drinking (not to mention a day for heavier police presence and DUIs).
It’s Okay to Not Feel Okay.
It’s okay to not feel okay. This was true before anyone ever coined the phrase “social distancing” and it’s especially…
Living in Recovery: How to Get Your Life on Track
Living in Recovery: Addiction Recovery Tips to Get Your Life on Track Addiction can get your life off-track, but…