What Is an Iboga Wellness Center?
Choosing the perfect recovery center to meet all of your needs isn’t easy. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most critical, impactful decisions you’ll ever face. The right approach can change the course of your recovery and mean you get everything you’ve lost back. Many people wonder what an iboga wellness center is, and why […]
Sober Rock Stars Musicians – 11 Inspirational Stories
When we imagine the stereotypical rock star, non-stop partying is often part of the picture. For many famous musicians, drug and alcohol abuse is a road that’s difficult not to travel. Sadly, some very talented individuals, loved by many, have succumbed to addiction, and in some cases, it has even lead to their untimely deaths, […]
The Relationship Between Depression, Addiction, and Suicide
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death among all Americans, and the number and percent of deaths by suicide in our country is increasing at an alarming rate. According to a recent article in The Washington Post, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide rates rose in all but one […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Negative Effects of Drugs and Alcohol
Are you aware of all the negative effects that using drugs and alcohol has on your body, mind, and life? Here is a breakdown of those negative effects: Generic Negative Physical Effects (these come with many kinds of drug or alcohol abuse) Cardiovascular disease Cognitive impairment Cold sweats Convulsions Dependence Dilated pupils Dry mouth […]
Summer Hacks for a More Enjoyable and Healthier Life
Summer is in full swing! A happier and healthier self can certainly improve your recovery process, but a general sense of wellbeing is also worth having, in and of itself. Here are some summer hacks for a more enjoyable and healthier life—something we all want. Do more, consume less Yes, it’s less glamorous, but it’s […]
Living With a Recovering Addict: Avoiding Triggers
Living with a recovering addict isn’t easy. There are challenges for people in this situation that no one thinks about until they are there, experiencing it for themselves. Unfortunately, because you’re not in the shoes of the person in recovery, even the best intentions can’t help you navigate the situation without mistakes. That’s partly because […]
Fun Fourth of July Activities for Recovering Addicts
We all know that the Fourth of July is a holiday that gives people who party a chance to go crazy. And why not; we’re celebrating the independence of our nation. Still, you don’t need to drink or use drugs to celebrate and have a great time. In fact, recovering addicts may find that staying […]
What is Harm Reduction? How Does it Affect the World of Drug Use?
Harm reduction may be a term you haven’t heard before, but you very likely have heard of one or more of its associated practices. Harm reduction can be defined as “a set of practical strategies aimed at reducing negative consequences associated with drug use,” and is also “a movement for social justice built on a […]
10 Great Podcasts for Recovery – Supportive Interviews, Speeches, Stories
Podcasts are taking over! Over the past decade, these on-demand radio shows have grown in popularity, and today, there are podcasts available on every topic imaginable. It makes sense, then, that there are a wide variety of podcasts about recovery and about staying clean and sober. Through interviews, motivational speeches, stories, tips, and supportive dialogue […]
Support Groups Vs. Group Therapy: Which is Best For You?
Many people think support groups and group therapy are the same thing, but other than including the word “group,” they are actually quite different. While both (or neither) may be just what you need to support and move forward on your recovery, it’s important to know the differences between these two things in order to […]