5 Stages of Alcoholism
Substance abuse or addiction is a complex disease of the brain and body that disrupts brain regions related to reward, motivation, learning, judgment, and memory.
How to Not Let Isolation Ruin Recovery
Recovering from addiction is incredibly difficult as it is, and having to isolate while recovering is uniquely challenging.
4 Signs it is Time to Get Sober
If you keep telling yourself that your drinking or drug habits are due to recreational activity, it may be time to start asking yourself these questions.
Dual Diagnosis for Mental Health and Substance Use
People with both a substance abuse problem and a mental health issue, such as depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder, are diagnosed as having a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis. Individuals with a dual diagnosis require an integrated treatment plan that…
How Your Life Changes After You Get Sober
Facing the unknown can be nerve-wracking, especially if you haven’t been sober in years. Maybe you are worried about how you will spend your time, what your hobbies will be, and so on. While these are valid concerns, the truth…
How to Maintain Your Sobriety in the New Year
The start of the year is a motivating and exciting time; it symbolizes new beginnings. It's also a crucial time for anyone in recovery; you craft a clear action plan on how you will thrive in your sobriety. Here is…
5 Holiday Stressors You Should Avoid During Recovery
The holiday season is a joyful time, but it can be an extremely stressful period on the flip side. Here are five-holiday stressors and how to get around them.
4 Tips on How to Stay Sober During the Holidays
The holidays are here, which means endless socializing, parties, and events. So how do you remain sober and still enjoy the holiday amid all these pressures?
Why You Should Seek Treatment During this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us and it can often prompt intense emotions. From the stress of shopping in crowded malls, the nostalgia of holidays past, to the joy of gifting, and the hurt of seeing the suffering of our…
Journaling to Support Addiction Recovery
As with any method of addiction recovery, there are many strategies for enhancing a recovery process. Some of these strategies have resided with the human race for many decades, while others have sprouted in recent psychiatric development periods. Perhaps it's…