Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Recovery
For many, New Year’s Eve is the biggest party of the year. Back before you began your recovery journey, when you were an active drug and alcohol abuser, you probably spent this final night of the old year consuming, and spent the first day of the new year nursing yourself back to health. You’re not […]
How to Stay Sober When Your Family is Driving You Crazy During the Holidays
You love your family – of course you do. They are your blood, they are a part of who you are, and you are a part of them. You love having your family around, and spending time with them, too. However, when the holiday season comes around, they can sometimes be a bit much. You’re already stressed […]
Adderall Abuse: Symptoms and Signs of Addiction
Adderall is a stimulant that often helps a person increase his or her alertness and productivity. People who are dealing with an Adderall addiction are unlikely to display various symptoms and signs commonly associated with other types of drug abuse. Some of the most common Adderall abuse signs include: Loss of appetite Withdrawal from social […]
Stages of Methadone Withdrawal
Methadone withdrawal occurs following a methadone addiction. Methadone withdrawal symptoms affect a person’s ability to function properly. Once a person develops a physical dependence on methadone, he or she may experience the following phases during the methadone withdrawal period: First Stage of Methadone Withdrawal – Early Symptoms The initial symptoms of methadone withdrawal begin about […]
8 Recovery Retreats for Addiction
In a recent article of ours, we cited the many reasons that going on a retreat is great for your mind, body, and soul. Taking some time for yourself, away from it all, can be a great support to your ongoing recovery. In a retreat atmosphere, you can separate yourself from all the stresses and […]
How to Develop Patience for Recovery
Patience is not easy. In fact, it is one of the most challenging personality traits to develop on for many people. The saying, “patience is a virtue” is well known and reminds us that the ability to wait for something without getting angry, frustrated, or upset is a valuable quality in an individual. This saying […]
The Law of Attraction: Positive Thinking & Addiction Recovery
You’ve probably heard of the Law of Attraction, but may not know much about it. This theory and belief held by many thousands of people can be an integral part in changing your life, and it can be a great help to you in your recovery, too. However, despite the fact that there are many […]
The Importance of Forgiveness in Recovery
Forgiveness is an eleven-letter word – a word longer than most in the English language – but even despite its length, its meaning is far, far more than the collection of letters on paper, or syllables in the air. Forgiving is one of the most wonderful things you can do for yourself – no matter […]
The Myths About Using Suboxone to Treat Opioid Addiction
Suboxone is sometimes used to help people counteract the side effects of heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. Yet suboxone does not provide a surefire solution to treat opioid addiction. To understand why this is the case, let’s take a look at five common myths surrounding the use of suboxone to treat opioid addiction. When […]
How to Tell If Someone Is on Drugs
Drug abuse is a significant problem across the United States that often goes unaddressed. However, people who know the warning signs of drug abuse may be better equipped than others to help family members, friends, and colleagues who are dealing with addiction. General Signs of Drug Addiction Approximately 21.5 million American adults were dealing with […]