Addiction Recovery Apps for Success
In this technologically advanced and modern society, where people are often glued to their phones and computers, it is no surprise that more and more people in recovery are turning to apps to help support their efforts. There are countless addiction recovery apps out there, and of course, some are better than others, but many […]
Guided Meditation
You’d like to try meditation, but you don’t know where to start. There is so much information about meditation on the internet, and too much information can be overwhelming. You have often read about the wide range of benefits meditation can have for your mind, body, and soul, and have even heard that it can […]
The Powerful Parallel Between Gardening and Recovery
Believe it or not, getting outside and playing in the dirt can do wonders for your recovery process! Growing and tending to plants in a garden has a wide variety of benefits that can support you on your journey; while growing flowers and plants and fruits and vegetables and herbs, you will find that you […]
125 Things to Do Instead of Drugs or Alcohol
While you were an active drug or alcohol abuser, using drugs and alcohol, or trying to get back to normal after using, likely took up almost all of your time. Now that you are in recovery, you may be having a challenging time determining how to spend all of the extra time you seem to […]
How Common Is Addiction for War Veterans?
War veterans sometimes struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. In certain instances, war veterans may use alcohol and drugs to cope with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). What Is PTSD? PTSD refers to a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event. It may cause flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety, along with uncontrollable thoughts […]
Which Is Worse: A JUULpod or a Traditional Cigarette?
JUUL provides “JUULpods,” vaping pods that are designed to improve the lives of adult smokers. But is a JUULpod “safer” than a traditional cigarette? To find out, let’s compare and contrast JUULpods and traditional cigarettes. What Is JUUL? JUUL promotes the development of a world where people use fewer cigarettes. At the same time, JUUL […]
The Dangers of Hiding Your Addiction
An addiction is a chronic disease that affects the brain and body. The Center on Addiction reports approximately 40 million Americans age 12 and older — or roughly one in seven people — are currently dealing with a drug, nicotine, or alcohol addiction. Among these individuals, some may try to hide their addictions from colleagues, […]
The Importance of Mental Health During Recovery
Mental health is critical to recovery, but it’s not always easy to put your finger on what it means to achieve better mental health. Here are some ideas about the importance of mental health to recovery. How are mental health and recovery connected? Better mental health allows people in recovery to reconnect with society and […]
Connect with the Stories of 5 Great Recovery Bloggers
It seems like almost everyone is writing about their life experiences in a blog these days, and people in recovery are no exception! While in some cases, blogs are personal (read: boring) accounts of the lives of people you don’t know, recovery blogs can be extremely helpful to anyone working on his or her own […]
Tips to Help You on the Road to Recovery
Achieving recovery isn’t easy, but it’s possible, and you can do it. Here are some of our best tips to help you on the road to recovery, no matter where you are in the process. Get help Talk to a trained professional for medical support and insight. Support groups help you share your burden […]