New to therapy? Learn what to look for when getting started. Everyone has faced challenges in life at one point or another. You may have lost a loved one, become addicted to drugs or alcohol, or perhaps you've experienced a…
How to rebuild relationships that have been damaged due to substance abuse addiction. While you might have taken a big step in overcoming substance abuse, there is one aspect you may really need to mend – rebuilding damaged relationships. Alcohol…
Four practical tips to help you stay on track. The 4th of July is notorious for being known as one of the summer’s biggest “party” holidays. Some people, especially those new to recovery and navigating a sober lifestyle, may struggle…
Mom, Getting Sober is my Gift To You Mother’s Day weekend is here you will see a lot of advertisements for gifts and flowers and other tokens of affection. But if your family is struggling with drug addiction or alcohol…
ARE ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTERS OPEN DURING COVID-19 OUTBREAK? Addiction doesn’t discriminate and it certainly does not wait for “the right time” for the addict to decide to get help. We are experiencing a global pandemic with the coronavirus and one…
Coronavirus and Addiction: How to Protect Your Recovery During a Pandemic As news of coronavirus dominates headlines worldwide, Americans have begun to stock up on necessities in anticipation of long periods of social distancing. Everyone is at risk, especially those…
How soon will my immune system get better once I quit drinking? Alcohol is bad for your health, especially for your liver, your heart, your digestive tract, and your brain. Your reasons for quitting may have nothing to do with…
Finding effective treatment for a substance abuse problem can feel overwhelming. It’s completely normal to have questions about the entire process. Many people are confused about what really goes on inside drug rehabilitation programs and what life is like for…
Breaking up with old friends is always hard to do... Some Friendships Are Bad in Recovery! We all can resonate with Drake “No New Friends” mantra but negative friends still sipping on that “haterade” we’ve got to take that negativity…
Don't Be Afraid... Can there actually be such a thing as a fear of sobriety? Absolutely. And there’s a word for it: Nifaliophobia. The fear of getting sober is more common than we may think. Of course, on the surface,…