Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can be a challenging condition to manage and live with. It is common to turn to substances to cope with the depressing and isolating effects of pervasive thoughts...
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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...
Traumatic life events impact people around the world every day. Whether from war, domestic abuse, or witnessing a natural disaster, the experience of trauma is common. Subsequent emotional and...
People in recovery from drug or alcohol abuse have a range of options, from traditional residential programs to newer, more natural approaches. As part of today’s holistic recovery programs, surf...
If you're just getting out of an inpatient treatment program for addiction, the next stage of your journey might involve something called a sober living home. Also known as halfway houses, this...
For people worldwide, holidays are an important time to celebrate and spend quality time with the people they love. On Thanksgiving, in particular, large families may gather for the first time all...
Up until this point, you have likely faced a number of challenges with confronting your addiction. Detox and withdrawal were probably uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Managing the cravings and...
Grief is something we all must deal with at some point or another, and it can lead people to situations they never thought they would be in. The link between grief and addiction is fraught with...
The use of the term “houseless” or “houselessness” has gained in popularity as of late due to a shift in perception of that socioeconomic phenomenon. Houseless means that a person does not have a...
Recovery from addiction and substance abuse disorder is a difficult mountain to climb for anyone, but for people who are simultaneously battling an additional mental health disorder, it can seem...