While there are many different ways to manage stress, some stress management techniques may be more effective than others for those in recovery. It is important to find what works best for you and to stick with it. Understanding What Long Lasting Sobriety Means The...
Addiction is a terrible affliction that is touching lives in every corner of the US, and those that live with substance abuse or an alcoholic situation can suffer some terrible effects. These effects span an enormously wide range and can be physical, mental, or even...
When we feel powerless, we often turn to addiction as a way to cope. Addiction provides a false sense of control and power, which can be incredibly seductive when we feel like our lives are spiraling out of control. However, this false sense of power quickly turns...
Addiction recovery is when someone suffering from addiction goes through a treatment program and is now practicing a sober lifestyle. Addiction recovery can also be described as a process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after...
Benzodiazepines are prescription psychoactive drugs that act as a sedative. This means that doctors tell patients to take them to help calm and slow down certain responses within the body’s chemistry. They are prescribed for short periods to treat anxiety or...
Understanding Addiction & Recovery Addiction is defined as a compulsive, chronic, physiological, or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined...
It's never easy when someone relapses from addiction recovery. Not just for the addict who veered off their path, but for the loved ones of the addict, too. When a relapse happens, it’s important to remember that a relapse is just a bump in the road, not a complete...
We hear a lot about self-care these days. It’s everywhere from self-help magazines, to the news, and even in healthcare. Have you ever heard the saying “You can't pour from an empty bucket”? That’s exactly what self care is. It’s filling your bucket, so you can give...