5 Ways to Avoid Prescription Medication Addiction
There are a wide variety of medications available, and they are often life-saving. Advances in medicine are allowing people to live longer and fuller lives than ever before. However, there are also dangers to some medications. In particular, opioid painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants can sometimes be addictive, and dangerous if misused. People may find themselves […]
Keep Coming Back: Steps for Getting on Track after a Relapse
Although you might have worked hard for your sobriety, there is always the chance that you become overwhelmed by temptation and give in to your cravings. Relapsing is a reality for many people who are dealing with serious, long-term addiction and feel the urge to return to their old habits and lifestyle. A moment of […]
Making Healthy Life Decisions During Recovery
It’s a known fact that recovery is not an easy process. There are ups and downs that you will go through and the real test is being able to get through any kind of experience recovery throws your way. Completing treatment and getting started on the recovery process will feel great and anyone who’s been […]
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Sense of Self-Worth
If you want to live a fulfilling life and make the changes necessary to thrive, one of the most important things you can do is see yourself as worthy of thriving and capable of making those changes. A positive self-image can allow you to go through life with the confidence needed to make a positive […]
The Dangers of Edible Marijuana
As more states are accepting the idea and working towards legalizing marijuana, there are a variety of different forms of THC and marijuana that consumers can find at a local medical marijuana clinic. The drug has become more popular in the form of “edibles” or marijuana-infused treats like cookies, brownies or candies. As these kinds […]
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 […]