The nature of addiction and alcoholism shouldn’t be a mystery, especially when it comes to recovery. That’s why educating oneself about the stages of addiction will make it possible to find the solutions to achieving lifelong sobriety. The challenge of understanding addiction has faced the recovery community for decades. There are a number of theories […]
How Connecting With Nature Can Benefit Mental Health In Recovery
One of the most powerful tools for enhancing one’s recovery and general mental health is making time to connect with nature. This can be done in a variety of ways and integrated into almost any type of lifestyle. Simply spending as little as 20 minutes a day connecting with nature in some way will make […]
How Common Are Eating Disorders Among The Elderly?
When we think of eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia, often it’s the image of a young woman that immediately comes to mind. We think of an eating disorder as an issue that affects teenagers and young adults. But the truth is that it can be a struggle for older adults and even the […]
5 Ways for Recovering Addicts to Improve Their Wellness
When someone suffers from addiction there are numerous aspects of their life that can begin to depreciate, causing them to be unhealthy mentally, physically and spiritually. Substance abuse can cause people to neglect important areas of their everyday life making it harder for them to experience wellness. In recovery, improving wellness not only helps addicts […]
Socializing Sober: How To Form Meaningful Connections With Others
One of the most satisfying aspects of recovery is getting the opportunity to form close relationships with others. Surveys show that friendships are viewed as one of the most important indicators of a happy and fulfilling life. Scientific studies also back up this claim with proof that friendships and other relationships make us healthier and […]
Fighting Alcoholism in Russia
Addiction to alcohol does not disciminate. It can affect everyone of every ethnic group imaginable. At the same time, the cultural context can affect the way addiction is manifested in people’s lives. Culture plays a role in how public your addiction is, and how your behavior is understood and treated by the community, and social […]
Heroin and the Risk of Suicide
The mortality rate is high for people who abuse heroin and not just because of the risks of overdose. While taking the drug is dangerous and possibly fatal in itself, heroin users are also more likely to commit suicide because of issues of depression and the drug’s effect on their mental state. Heroin is highly […]
Does Poverty Play A Role In The Development Of Eating Disorders?
And other surprising factors that contribute to eating disorders. Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia have the highest mortality rates of any mental disorder. Sadly, they are also some of the most common. It is estimated that up to 8 million Americans are suffering from some form of an eating disorder, and most are […]
Overcoming Complacency in Recovery
At some point during their journey of recovery, every addict reaches a more comfortable place where they feel more confident about their ability to remain sober. They have already faced many challenges and overcome numerous obstacles to get where they are and they may feel satisfied with what they’ve accomplished. There is nothing wrong with […]
Why Diabulimia Is On The Rise, And What Can Be Done About It
The term diabulimia describes the type of eating disorder found among those with type 1 diabetes and bulimia nervosa. The first officially reported case of diabulimia was in 1983 and was used to describe a patient who skipped or limited their insulin doses in order to experience weight loss. These individuals often have many of […]