What Problems Do Alcoholics Try to Escape From?
Life can throw hurdles and obstacles at you that you feel you cannot handle. People feel that alcohol can be the solution to escape their problems and make them feel numb to their emotions. The [...]
Ten Miles One Way: A Book of Young Love and Bipolar Disorder
Fiction books can be a great way to learn about something going on today that you did not know about such as mental illness. Bipolar disorder is when you have your manic highs and your [...]
What Can I Expect in My First Therapy Session?
If you have never been to therapy before, you might only know what to expect in movies and television shows. Your first session is considered an establishment of your relationship to your therapist that you [...]
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
When kids suffer from trauma that came from their parents at a young age, placing them in a new home does not mean that their problems are over but that new ones are beginning. Children [...]
Is Sober Life Always Hard?
When you first leave treatment, life usually seems pretty sunshiney. You’re probably feeling better than you have in a while, your system is free of drugs or alcohol, and you’re filled with determination, to move [...]
You Should try Yoga in Recovery – Here’s Why
Yoga is one of the most popular and widespread fitness movements in the U.S. today, and there’s no surprise why. Whether people try it to lose weight, become more flexible or embrace their inner zen, [...]
Why are Fun Hobbies so Important to Recovery?
One of the best things you can do for yourself in recovery is to find things to do that you enjoy that keep you busy. Whether it’s reading, gardening, golfing, fishing, or any other leisurely [...]
Why Finding an Outlet is Important for Staying Sober
One of the most common themes you’ll hear about in treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is the importance of finding an outlet. This could be anything from painting to yoga to running marathons or [...]
What Are the Benefits of Fitness During Treatment?
There’s no shortage or reasons why fitness is always a good thing to keep on your mind. A healthy weight, your overall health and how you feel about yourself are all some of the most [...]
When to Get Help for a Heroin Addiction
Heroin is one of the most destructive drugs in existence, and it’s truly no surprise that it’s one of the most commonly used drugs as well. Heroin has a reputation for being a one hit [...]