Heroin Addiction and the Struggles of Getting Clean
As the need for treatment grows in areas throughout the U.S., many people suffering from heroin addiction find that they face obstacles preventing them from getting the help they need to get clean. Heroin is a particularly serious problem in New York State where it has reached a point of crisis especially among people switching […]
How Wealth And Education Are Factors In Alcoholism
If someone were to ask you who you think drinks the most, your first answer probably wouldn’t be rich, educated men. But a new study recently done by the Organization of Economic Cooperation is showing that men with wealth and a high level of education are the group that drinks more than any other. This […]
The Effects of Cocaine Use on the Brain
Cocaine is a stimulant drug derived from coca leaves, that can be smoked, snorted, or injected. It dramatically energizes the central nervous system, and this is both its appeal and what makes it so addictive and potentially dangerous. Many former users agree emphatically that the harm was not worth the social acceptance or that short […]
5 Tips on Handling Negative People in Recovery
Many addicts in rehab struggle to handle their interpersonal relationships and improve their communication with others. As hard as it can be to deal with other people in the first place, some personalities can make things even more difficult because of their negativity. Most everyone has good and bad days but some people might be […]
5 Ways That Recovery Can Improve Family Life
Sobriety can change people’s lives in countless ways, giving them a more positive and fulfilling existence that would be impossible with the use of drugs or alcohol. One of the ways that people find recovery helps them the most is in their relationships with others, especially immediate family members. Family life can be complex and […]
Taking Care of Your Physical Health in Recovery
Substance abuse and addiction wreak havoc on your body. Not only does excessive alcohol consumption and illicit drug use bring with it a large number of potential health risks, but the obsessive craving of addiction often leaves you unable to establish routines needed so your body can continue to function well. In recovery, it is […]
Practice Self Love During Eating Disorder Recovery
The process of accepting your body while recovering from an eating disorder isn’t an easy process. Some days you’ll feel that you’ve made a lot of progress, and other days you feel discouraged and frustrated by falling back into old patterns. Going to therapy helps, but for the rest of the day and week, the […]
Art Therapy Provides a Way to Get Outside Yourself
If you are seeking liberation from addiction, there is a wide variety of resources at your disposal. Although the struggle may sometimes feel overwhelming, there are seemingly limitless possibilities to allow you to explore and get a hold of your thoughts, memories, and feelings and live a fulfilling sober life. One of these resources that […]
Re-Entering the Working World after Rehab
When you complete rehab treatment there are multiple challenges you will have to face as you return to everyday life. One issue that many people find difficult is going back to the stressful environment of work or even finding a new career after years of addiction and unemployment. Working after rehab can be intimidating but […]
How Alcohol Pricing Can Reduce Drinking-Related Crime
A recent study in Canada proved that the level of crime connected to alcohol consumption can be directly impacted by the minimum cost of alcohol. As authorities in British Columbia increased the price of alcohol there was a dramatic fall in the amount of drinking-related crime in the area including murders, sexual assaults and drink-driving. […]