Drinking and Driving Facts
Drinking and driving is a major problem in the United States. To better understand the short- and long-term ramifications of drinking and driving, let’s first consider the following impaired driving statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): On average, 29 people die every day due to motor vehicle crashes that involve […]
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 […]
Group Therapy: What to Know for Recovery
Group therapy can be a great help for many people, but it’s not for everyone. Some people thrive in an environment in which they share their feelings and bear their soul to others like them, but for other people, the idea of doing these things can be frightening and can actually even set their progress […]
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 […]