Former Addict Walks Across America Spreading His Message of Recovery
Chris Bailey has created a project that tells his personal story of addiction and will inspire others who have been through many the same struggles to turn their lives around. Bailey was once homeless and battling a drug and alcohol addiction but as a part of his recovery he decided to walk all the way […]
Ways to Move From Survivor to Thriver After Trauma
The effects of trauma linger beyond the event itself. Long after you are actually under attack or in a place a danger, you may still feel fearful, helpless, or ashamed. You may have tried to tell yourself to “get over it,” but you still feel under threat, and victimized. However, there are resources and people […]
5 Practices to Help You Become Honest with Yourself
In the recovery process, few things are more important than the ability to assess yourself honestly. Knowing that you have a problem or need growth is the first step towards recovery, because you can’t fix what you don’t know is broken. Other people may tell you you need to grow in a certain area, but […]
The Beginner’s Guide To AA
Deciding to join Alcoholics Anonymous is a big step. It may have taken you months or even years to get there, but that doesn’t mean the hard work is over yet. Being a newcomer to AA means you have a lot to learn, from how to be of service, to the social etiquette at meetings. […]
Can A Holistic Approach To Dual Diagnosis Treatment Really Work?
A dual diagnosis of drug or alcohol addiction, coupled with a mental disorder such as depression or bipolar disorder, will need a specialized approach when it comes to treatment and ensures long term recovery. Most treatment specialists will recommend medications such as antidepressants or mood stabilizers that can be very effective. But it’s a good […]
A Guide For Teenagers Who Want To Get Sober
As drug abuse rates continue to rise among teenagers in the United States, many teens and parents are wondering what can be done when it comes to helping teens stay sober. A big part of the rise in teen drug use has to do with changing attitudes toward alcohol and drugs among young people. Marijuana […]
Handling Negative Emotions in a New Way in Recovery
Experiencing negative emotions like sadness, anger, fear is a universal and unavoidable part of being alive. However, there are times when these feelings become overwhelming, making it harder to feel enthusiastic, confident, and kind toward yourself or others. Many people who engage in substance abuse do so in an attempt to get rid of these […]
Addiction and the Power of Forgiveness
For people in recovery, the idea of forgiveness is something they must learn to embrace in order to grow as a person and move forward with their goals of sobriety. Forgiveness is important to practice is many different situations, forgiving yourself and others in order to let go of the type of bitterness and negativity […]
The Value of Adventure Therapy in Recovery
Sometimes people in early recovery worry that their days of having fun are over. The rush of substance abuse and the “wild partying” that goes along with it is closed off to them, and they are afraid nothing exciting or fun will take its place. The innovative methods of adventure therapy prove how wrong that […]
Patrick Kennedy Writes About His Struggles with Addiction and Mental Illness
As a former Congressman and part of a political legacy through his father Senator Ted Kennedy, Patrick Kennedy found he had to live a double life by hiding a serious addiction for years that was fueled by bipolar disorder. It was only after he hit rock bottom that Kennedy had the courage to admit to […]