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 […]
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, […]