Dealing With Post-Acute Withdrawal in Late Recovery
Recovery is a lifelong process because the decision to remain sober is one that has to be made every day anew. Many people think that the “hard part” of addiction recovery will end after a limited time in a rehab center, and that life will return to normal after the toxic substances have been removed […]
Striving for Selflessness in Sobriety
The path of addiction often leads to selfishness and an attitude that focuses mainly on meeting the addict’s own needs. Addictive behaviors cause people to isolate themselves and push away friends and family members. As their decision-making and coping skills break down they often lose the ability to consider the needs and emotions of others […]
Dealing With Troubling Thoughts
The human brain processes numerous thoughts, feelings, and ideas at a dizzying speed. All kinds of things may run into your head, often ones that are counter to your actual desires or what you know to be true. A lot of times, these unwanted thoughts simply pass by barely being noticed. However, some people do […]
Comedian Releases Series About Bulimia
A new comedic web series takes a uniquely honest look at a young woman’s struggle with bulimia, and all the psychological struggles that go along with having an eating disorder. Comedian Jessie Kahnweiler struggled to get her series The Skinny out to audiences after spending 10 episodes exploring issues such as tumultuous relationships with romantic […]
What’s The Impact of Smoking in Video Games?
Cigarette smoking may not be as prevalent in most people’s media as it used to be. In the U.S. ads for cigarettes are severely restricted, and steps have also been taken to reduce levels of smoking in movies and television shows. These restrictions serve an important public health role, by making smoking less common and […]
Dealing With People Pleasing Behavior In Recovery
If you’re asking yourself if you’re a people pleaser, look for the following symptoms: always saying yes, having a hard time saying no, feeling like people step all over you or use you, feeling that you have to play a role around people, rather than being yourself, mood swings, and feeling a great deal of […]
Recovery High Schools Helping Troubled Youth
The adolescent years can be a tumultuous time and young people that experience issues with drugs or mental illness may struggle to find the type of support that they need to escape the vicious cycle of substance abuse. Even after receiving treatment and returning to school, many kids are faced with the same temptations and […]
Drinking Alone: Why It Can Be So Dangerous
Drinking alone may sound like a harmless practice but it can often signal the presence of an alcohol dependence and a growing tolerance. While many enjoy drinking at social gatherings in the company of others at bars or other venues, others find that drinking alone is more relaxing and comforting. When this starts to become […]
Heroin Addiction Medication Could Help Suicidal Patients
With depression affecting about 14.8 million Americans, it is not surprising that many people in the U.S. experience suicidal thoughts. Everyday about 105 Americans die by suicide, a number that could be significantly reduced if more people could be provided with treatment and effective solutions for their illness. A new study has looked into possible […]
5 Morning Routines To Help You Stay Sober
Recovery is an opportunity to rebuild your life. It’s not had to see how the thought of this can feel overwhelming, since there’s so much that you need to change. The key is to focus on doing one thing at a time. The urges to use your substance of choice aren’t going to go away […]