Addiction is a complicated and highly personal experience. A person may develop an addiction to any number of substances. Regardless of what it is that you become addicted to, one thing is for certain. It takes a heavy toll on your life and the lives of the ones that love you.It Begins CasuallyAd...
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Mar
07
2017
How Humor Helps in RecoveryWhen I first began my recovery, I couldn't find the humor in anything. It was a time of recognizing all the losses I have suffered. I was no longer self-medicating to forget about them; I had to face them head on. Losses like the end of personal relationships and friend...
Jan
24
2017
There are challenges that come with sobriety. Once of the biggest obstacles is realizing that you can have fun without alcohol and drugs. It is important to find a way to reclaim fun and excitement without using a substance. You must realize that fun can always be had completely sober. Being impa...
Jan
03
2017
The recovery period can be a challenging and sometimes lonely time. Loneliness can be overwhelming occasionally so it is important to have a few ways to alleviate that feeling and get back to a sense or normality. These options are helpful for most people and can restore a sense of well-being.1. ...
Jan
26
2016
Often times, for a person who is an addict, if he or she isn't working on their recovery then they may actually be working on their next relapse. Getting too comfortable in sobriety may actually backfire if somebody isn't vigilant. All a person has in defense to a relapse is a daily reprie...
Oct
20
2015
There are many uncertainties a person must face when getting for a drug or alcohol addiction. What will treatment be like? Will it work? Will I relapse? The fear of relapse is sometimes enough to keep a person from starting treatment in the first place. It is important to learn why relapse happen...
Apr
07
2015
You can experience uncomfortable drug withdrawal symptoms without knowing that your discomfort stems from withdrawal. Let’s say you’ve decided to cut back on a prescription drug you’ve been using for a bit too long. Or maybe you’ve decided to end hangovers forever by cutting alcohol out of your l...
Feb
24
2015
Managing anxiety in recovery is an important aspect of the healing process. Withdrawal from alcohol and drugs can send individuals back to the substances they used for curbing anxiety in the first place, due to the even greater anxiety that often comes with withdrawal. The biological explanation ...
Jan
13
2015
Life gets hard for everybody especially if you're dealing with a substance abuse problem. Here's 5 things to remember that might make it easier. The saying "Attitude is Everything" really is true - even if you really don't want to hear it - Believe it!1. If you are suffering and a change is possi...
Jul
04
2014
Known for big festivities including heavy drinking, the 4th of July holiday can create "Slippery Situations" for staying sober. Here are some tips that might help:1. If you know the event you're considering going to, whether it is a BBQ, picnic or a day at the beach, is mostly centered around alc...
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