Most people can tell you that in order to survive, you must have food and water. However, there is a third component that is just as essential: sleep. And if you are in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, getting adequate sleep is critical.During sleep, your body heals from any damage incurr...
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Apr
18
2017
I used to dread vacations. Being away from my support system and out of my routine, I become so very vulnerable to relapse. It was so stressful, I felt like I needed another vacation to recover from my vacation. Especially since most of my traveling companions saw it as a chance to let their hair...
Feb
21
2017
Like many of us, I brought a lot of guilt and shame into recovery with me. I couldn't seem to help but think about all of the things I did while under the influence of alcohol, not to mention the situations I got myself mixed up in. These thoughts practically destroyed my self-esteem and negative...
Feb
14
2017
Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction means getting your life back, rebuilding your relationships, and most likely dealing with a great deal of stress and anxiety. Unfortunately, stress is an unavoidable side-effect of not only withdrawing from a substance, but also going back into the regu...
Jan
31
2017
When I quit drinking, I expected to keep myself out of trouble and maybe enjoy better overall health. I liked not having those dreadful hangovers, not worrying about getting stopped for a DUI, and not feeling guilty. However, since becoming sober, I have experienced a lot of unexpected benefits. ...
Jan
10
2017
Becoming a sponsor is a commitment that offers many benefits for both the sponsor and the person he or she mentors. A study done by Brown University Medical School revealed that when a person becomes a sponsor, they are much less likely to relapse. When I became a sponsor, I found that to be true...
Dec
27
2016
Being an addict is not fun. When I first got sober, I thought all of my problems would just disappear. And while getting sober is a wonderful thing, I now faced new challenges to holding on to my sobriety. I learned the sense of fun I thought I was having while I was drinking was false, and that ...
Oct
25
2016
Exploring Mindfulness and AddictionMindfulness has a long and storied history in Eastern spiritual traditions like Buddhism and Hinduism, but has become popular in Western traditions only relatively recently. Current research has shown that mindfulness treatments can be effective treatment for a ...
Dec
22
2015
Taking things for granted is human nature. Sometimes we need a little ‘nudge’ to remember to be thankful for the people and things around us. Alcoholics Anonymous teaches gratitude and promotes focusing on others instead of self.Pin these quotes of gratitude around the house, in the car, or in th...
Dec
08
2015
Addiction can be massively hurtful and deeply devastating—not just to your own life, but to the lives of those around you. It can cause you to say and do things that you later regret, and often it can leave a trail of broken promises and hurt feelings. It is little wonder that many individuals wh...
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