It can be really hard to tear yourself away from that inbox, but it is really important to get your head out of the inbox long enough to enjoy life a little bit. Email and social media addiction is common for people nowadays who have to be ‘on’ 24...
There is no skirting around the issue that words like “God” and “Higher Power” are commonplace in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. It’s easy for a newcomer to assume that A.A. is composed of religious men and women, and that a belief in a religious...
Solutions-focused therapy is based on the idea the future can be changed in spite of any challenges that exist. By focusing energy around strengths and positivity, a person is seen as capable of moving from being a slave to the past to empowered in...
Meditation is strongly suggested as a tool for recovery, with many treatment centers offering classes allowing those in recovery to gain a basic understanding of the practice. Meditation offers a reprieve from the stressors of life and decreases...
Fear is an emotion every human being has but we are taught to fear the emotion of fear itself. Sometimes people teach others to stuff it down, pretend the feeling does not exist. That just leads to bigger problems. Tackling your fear and getting a...
Many men and women entering a life of sobriety are not accustomed to having fun without the use of alcohol or drugs. For many of us, our sole source of pleasure was derived from substances and we cannot imagine ever experiencing the same sense of...
Millions of Americans struggle with addiction with family members falling right behind. When you experience addiction, your family comes along for the ride. It is important to have some guidelines when dealing with a loved one who has addiction...
Many people fall into the traps of physical drug dependence after receiving prescription opioid pain medication. Once a person discontinues the use of these medications and enters into a life of sobriety, they face unique challenges in managing the...
Beaches are a magnet for people to come and get away from it all. Relaxation is important for recovery, especially early on when you are just trying to get your feet underneath yourself. The waves, salty air, and laid back atmosphere can really do...
Detoxifying the body of drugs and alcohol is the first major step a person can take toward recovery. The process is often painful, frightening, and overwhelming. Many men and women struggling with addiction choose to enter treatment facilities that...
