Heroin Track Marks and Signs of Heroin Use
Jun 5, 2019Read →
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Support Group: What is it? And What to Expect?
Going to a support group for the very first time can be a very daunting task, but fact of the matter is – it’s probably going to be the absolute best thing for you. Whether you have been through a structured rehabilitation program, or if you got clean and sober on your own and ne
May 26, 2019Read →
Music Therapy for Addiction Recovery
Music therapy, simply defined, is the use of music to improve health or functional outcomes in people suffering from a disorder, disease, or illness of some kind. It is a special type of therapy in which a music therapist uses a wide variety of the aspects of music – such as its
May 21, 2019Read →
How Recovery Begins
When things are dark, they are often very dark – especially when it comes to addiction. It may be hard if not nearly impossible to see a light at the end of the tunnel, but it really is there. Sadly, there many people suffering from dependence and addiction to alcohol or drugs, a
May 17, 2019Read →
Addiction Recovery Degrees
Many people who are in recovery are drawn to a career in the addiction recovery field. This is natural; of course someone who has seen that recovery is possible would want to help others recover as well. This is a great field for people in recovery because it is something they ar
May 11, 2019Read →
Strategies to Keep Your Kids Drug Free
You may think that no matter what you do, whether or not your child decides to us drugs or alcohol is completely out of your hands. In your mind, kids will be kids, and they will do what they will do, and they are certainly not going to listen to their parents, and least of [&hel
May 5, 2019Read →
SAD and Addiction
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that affects many people who live in colder climates in the winter. Most people who exhibit symptoms of this mood disorder report mostly normal mental health throughout the year otherwise, but when the days get shorter, when the we
Apr 21, 2019Read →
Americans, Pain, and Opioids
The opioid crisis in the United States is real and is growing and tragically, there is no end in sight. In 2017, opioids killed more than 70,000 Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and this number is so high that it actually caused a decrease i
Apr 21, 2019Read →
Addiction in the Nursing Profession
Nursing is a wonderful, respectable, and rewarding profession, and most who choose it love it – even despite the long hours, challenges, and intense demands of the job. Nurses are a vital part of health care sector, and are often even more involved in direct patient care than mos
Apr 10, 2019Read →
Dealing with Transfer Addictions
There are many different names for the term transfer addiction. This common occurrence can also be referred to as addiction replacement, cross addiction, or a substitute addiction. No matter what you call them, as someone in recovery, they are something you certainly want to avoi
Apr 2, 2019Read →
Depression in Early Recovery and When to Seek Help
Experiencing depression in recovery – particularly in early recovery – is extremely common. When someone finally breaks free from his or her addiction and begins living a clean and sober lifestyle, it seems as if everything should appear new, bright, celebratory, and exciting, bu
Mar 29, 2019Read →
How to Find a Date When You Are Clean and Sober
Now that you have been clean and sober for a while, you are feeling strong and confident – and that’s great. You are successfully moving down your own personal path to recovery, and everything seems to be working out just the way you’d hoped and planned. However, lately you find
Mar 26, 2019Read →
Stream of Consciousness Journaling
Journaling in recovery can be great for you! Writing down your thoughts and feelings can help alleviate stress and can teach you a great deal about yourself. Writing daily is an excellent habit to start, and once you get in the swing of it, the benefits are numerous. Of course, t
Mar 19, 2019Read →
How to Detox from Alcohol: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
Alcohol Use Disorder Addiction to alcohol is, in some ways the most insidious addiction we face as a society. That is because the problem is “swept under the rug,” and the legal nature of alcohol allows us to ignore the fact that it is dangerously addictive for so many users. How
Mar 12, 2019Read →
How to Detox from Cocaine: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
How to Detox from Cocaine Cocaine abuse is a global issue, and it shows no signs of disappearing any time soon. Recent research from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime revealed worldwide cocaine production reached “absolute record highs” in 2017. Comparative
Mar 12, 2019Read →
How to Detox from Crack: Withdrawals, Symptoms and Effects
Detoxing from Crack Crack causes physical and psychological dependence that can be difficult to overcome. It often causes an individual to experience withdrawal symptoms when he or she tries to detox and quit, too. The more concentrated version of crack, aka cocaine, comes in pow
Mar 12, 2019Read →
The Biggest Recovery Challenges That No One Tells You About
Addiction recovery often proves to be a lengthy process. Although an alcohol or drug addict may allocate significant time and energy to prepare for recovery, unforeseen challenges may crop up during this process. If these challenges become too overwhelming, a recovering alcohol o
Mar 12, 2019Read →
Sober Fan Groups at Concerts
Rock music and drug culture are linked in the minds of many, and now that you are in recovery, you may be thinking that your days of having fun and seeing live music are over. Smaller bands generally perform in bars, and you would like to avoid those. Larger bands play at large s
Mar 10, 2019Read →
MusiCares and Addiction Recovery
The MusiCares Foundation was established in 1989 by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, a group best known for their production and presentation of the Grammy Awards every year. Although MusiCares is not very old, it has changed and improved countless lives sin
Mar 7, 2019Read →
Top 10 Most Addictive Painkillers and Their Risks
Painkillers are sometimes used to treat debilitating pain or stress. These drugs simultaneously help the body’s nervous system block pain and stimulate portions of the brain that create pleasure. As such, painkillers can be highly addictive. Opioids are the most powerful pa
Feb 26, 2019Read →
Vitamins and Supplements for Addiction
Most people believe that vitamins and supplements can be very helpful in supporting our health. A survey by the Council for Responsible Nutrition found that 84% of Americans feel confident that dietary supplements are safe and effective. According to that same survey, as many as
Feb 24, 2019Read →
Perseverance in Recovery
In order to be successful in recovery you must persevere! But what is perseverance, and how does one cultivate it? This character trait is not strongly inherent in all humans, but it is certainly something you can nurture and build. Without it, you will probably give up before yo
Feb 16, 2019Read →
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Rational emotive behavioral therapy, also known as REBT, rational therapy, and rational emotive therapy, was created and developed by American psychotherapist Dr. Albert Ellis in the 1950s. It is a branch of psychotherapy that helps people to work through their emotional and beha
Feb 12, 2019Read →
Take a Retreat
Have you ever thought about going on a retreat? It might be the best thing for you! While you may be thinking, “Hey, I already went on a retreat – I went to rehab!,” Well, that isn’t quite the same thing. Now that you are clean and sober and well along your path to recovery, [&he
Feb 11, 2019Read →