by Keenen Diamond | May 30, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Love and Relationships
Happiness is difficult to define, but researchers have pinpointed two different types of happiness: eudaimonic happiness and hedonic happiness. Most happiness comes from striking a balance between the two forms, but, in individuals suffering from addiction, happiness...
by Keenen Diamond | May 30, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Men and women suffering from addiction rarely only use one substance. When an individual uses two or more addictive drugs simultaneously or concurrently, it is known as “Polysubstance Abuse.” It is possible for an individual to develop two simultaneous addictions to...
by Keenen Diamond | May 29, 2018 | Life in Recovery, Love and Relationships
In early sobriety, we are always looking for ways to improve our mental health. According to research, one of the best ways to improve our wellbeing is simply by being kind to others. Most recovery programs place importance on helping others as a means of maintaining...
by Keenen Diamond | May 29, 2018 | Addiction News, Q&A
Many men and women struggling with addiction use more than one substance, and often combine different substances to achieve a stronger high. Many users are unaware of the interactions that can be caused by mixing two or more different substances. Cocaine and alcohol...
by Keenen Diamond | May 28, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Life in Recovery
Poetry can be a great way to get our thoughts down on paper, unrestricted by more formal writing conventions. Writing poetry can help express our emotions and feelings in a way that can provide a sense of catharsis. Our negative emotions can grow inside us, and...
