Hello Taylor, Just wanted to say hello and say thanks for all your help in my recovery. Since I left in November I have been completely sober and am on day 83 of sobriety. Not sure how many check in after leaving the Lighthouse to update but thought I would drop a note. I was well on m...
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Jan
06
2016
One of the most popular drugs abused today is methamphetamine. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug use and health, approximately 1.2 million people (that's 0.4% of the population) reported using methamphetamine in the past year. Half of those people reported using it in the past mont...
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
18
2015
Yoga has been widely used to help with physical and psychological issues and provides many benefits. When it comes to drug and alcohol abuse, here are five positions that are great for yoga and addiction recovery. Child’s Pose (Balasana): In this pose you will kneel on the floor with your toes t...
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...
Dec
01
2015
The holidays can be a difficult time for those in addiction recovery—not just because there’s a high level of stress, but because there’s a high level of temptation. Festive gatherings tend to come with seasonal spirits, and sometimes it’s hard for those in recovery to find a polite, dignified wa...
Nov
24
2015
Is it possible to enjoy some Christmas spirit without having any Christmas spirits? You bet it is! In fact, there are plenty of delightful seasonal beverages that can help you ring in the yuletide festivities without compromising your recovery or risking a relapse.Simply Googling around for some ...
Nov
17
2015
Those in recovery who want to stay in recovery have acquired and are using new coping tools to face challenges. The old way of coping with problems like rage or overwhelming emotions involved drugs or alcohol. What was once a coping aid became an additional problem. Replacing drugs and alcohol wi...
Nov
10
2015
Emotional Work Key to Avoiding a Dry Drunk BehaviorWhen your loved one stops drinking, you may be thrilled, but you may also be confused if you notice signs of continued dysfunctional behavior, such as chronic irritation or annoyance, continued raging or secretive conduct. Those could be the sign...
Nov
03
2015
Statistics tell us that drug addiction is running rampant in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overdoses from prescription painkillers increased four-fold from 1999 to 2011. Heroin overdoses more than doubled. In fact, there are more deaths from drug ...
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