Sober Living Homes are Essential for Full Recovery
If you’re just getting out of addiction treatment, it can be dangerous to think that you’re done with rehab. Addiction treatment is often just the beginning. It might have been 30 days of detoxing,...
View ArticleRecovery Means Much More than Getting Sober
If you’re sober, congratulations! You made it. You moved past the most difficult part of the journey. In other words, you went through the challenges of seeking help and the discomfort of the...
View ArticleAddiction is a Mental Illness
Although we might typically think of depression or bipolar disorder as examples of mental illness, addiction is also an illness of the mind. More accurately, it’s an illness of the brain. However,...
View ArticleWhat is Motivating You To Quit Using Drugs or Alcohol?
Much of our behavior is driven by motivation. And this includes the motivation behind quitting the use of drugs or alcohol. But there are a few different types of motivation that might be motivating...
View ArticleTaking Responsibility for Your Recovery
Many people begin their recovery by focusing on their sobriety first, as they should. They work hard on managing their cravings, desires, and triggers that might otherwise lead them to drink. Getting...
View ArticleHow Your Child’s Room Can Reveal Drug and Alcohol Abuse
If one has a hunch that their child is using drugs or alcohol, it’s time to investigate. Thankfully, we’re going to provide some excellent information so you can discover whether or not your child is...
View ArticleBoys Don’t Cry: The Male Mental Health Stigma
Today, the “boys don’t cry” stigma holds strong. In America alone, over six million men face depression per year, reports the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance. From age four onward, boys are...
View ArticleOvercoming Challenges in Finding a 12-Step Meeting
Meetings can be a big help for someone struggling to overcome an addiction, or committed to working on their recovery after treatment. However, in our research we’ve found that sometimes people run...
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