Why Nutrition Is Important in Addiction Recovery
Now that you are clean and sober and free from drugs and alcohol, you are probably feeling much healthier! Your skin looks better, you can breathe more deeply and easily, you may be beginning to feel more rested after a night of sleep, you feel stronger, and overall, the world just seems like a brighter, […]
How to Break from Feelings of Isolation in Addiction & Recovery
Addiction is a lonely place. Many substance abusers often feel that drugs and alcohol are their only friends. Loneliness and addiction go hand in hand. In some cases, substance abusers already felt isolated, and that is why they began using, and why their casual use advanced into addiction. On the other hand, some people became […]
What Is Dual Diagnosis and How Does Treatment Work?
The concept of dual diagnosis has been around for over twenty years, but until recently, it was not fully embraced in a cohesive way by the many groups that work with individuals towards recovery. The reason for this is simple. Dual diagnosis, also known as co-occurring disorders, is a practice that treats people who suffer […]
What Is Kratom And Its Benefits?
Just a few years ago, hardly anyone had heard of kratom, and although many people still have never heard of this substance, it is becoming better known and is appearing in the media nationwide. Why? Well, some people consider it a natural miracle drug, and sing its praises for its ability to treat pain, inspire […]
Famous Female Celebrities in Recovery
Seeing women succeed in any realm can be really inspiring. There are so many strong female role models out there! So many amazing women have risen to the top despite inequality and adversity and after overcoming major obstacles along their way. It is amazing how many famous women we all know and respect are in […]
Learning How to Cope With Anger in Addiction Recovery
Everybody gets angry sometimes. It is just natural. In fact, anger in general is one of the four main categories of human emotion, along with sadness, happiness, and fear; every human feels one or more of these emotions at almost all times. Anger is an emotion characterized by antagonism toward someone or something that the […]
How to Help a Friend with an Addiction
Whether you are in recovery from addiction yourself or not, seeing a friend or loved one struggle with his or her own addiction can be difficult and heartbreaking. Watching someone make mistakes that they likely wouldn’t make without the influence of drugs or alcohol, such as destroying relationships, losing jobs, and a continuous lack of […]
How to Stage an Intervention for a Loved One
Unfortunately, if your friend, family member, or other loved one has a drug or alcohol problem that seems to continuously be getting worse rather than better, and he or she has not independently sought help, it may be time to organize an intervention. No one ever wants to have to take this step, but it […]
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 […]