When you need mental healthcare services, it can be easy to put things off. You may find that you don’t take your mental wellness as seriously as your physical wellness. This is an easy trap to fall into, but you should remind yourself that your mental health is important to your overall wellness. Without proper…
When you struggle with a drug or alcohol addiction, it can feel easy to keep making excuses to avoid getting help. There’s no shame in this; seeking assistance and making positive changes is never easy. However, don’t allow the cost of rehab to become one of those reasons. Without proper research, you may feel like…
When you use an addictive substance recreationally, it can be difficult to notice when recreation ends, and dependency begins. You may think that you’re not addicted and that you only use a substance to have fun but feel anxious when you don’t have access to the substance. Addiction is a road that many people have…
Alcohol withdrawal can be extraordinarily difficult to weather. Because of this, it’s one of the main reasons that people with a dependency or an alcohol addiction may keep drinking long after it’s begun to control their lives. You may start drinking the same way your friends do, just when you’re out or spending time with…
A new year is upon us, which means that people everywhere are making resolutions and goals for the next chapter of their lives. A solid resolution is something to celebrate; deciding to make a positive change in your life, big or small, is the first step to making it last. Some people make resolutions to…
For many people in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction, making amends feels like a massive, scary undertaking. When you’re in the throes of addiction, your behavior changes in ways that may not match up with your standards and values. That’s why you may feel uncomfortable confronting actions you’ve taken while using or withdrawing.…
It can be easy to get lost in your own emotion when recovering from a substance abuse disorder or addiction. When you’re putting in the work, it’s difficult to step back and look at what you’re doing objectively. If you think critically, rather than emotionally, about your journey to sobriety, you can make lasting changes…
Managing an efficient workplace is in many ways like operating a machine. If there’s something different about even one part, nothing works as it should. When you see signs of addiction in your workplace, acting fast to address it can make a world of difference. You don’t want to make your employee feel called out,…
Crystal methamphetamine is often thought of as one of the most dangerous substances in America’s street drug market. Consistent use takes a very serious toll on the human body, and its addictive properties are incredibly fast-acting. Once you recognize your abusive patterns and potential addictions, you can begin to take steps to address them. A…
When you’re battling addiction, it’s easy to feel alone and lost at sea. Substance abuse disorders can cause periods of self-isolation, which only exacerbates the addiction issue at hand. The good news is that you don’t need to fight your addiction alone. Finding allies in supportive family members and friends can help, but the best…