How to Prevent a Slip from Turning to a Relapse
A relapse can occur when you are sober for a long period of time but returns to substance abuse. A slip is when you return to substance abuse but stops when they automatically regret their [...]
Pet Adoption May Be the Best Thing to Happen to Your Recovery
When going through recovery, animals can be very therapeutic. It is a different decision altogether to decide to adopt a pet to take home. Having a permanent pet in the home can be a challenging [...]
Keeping Faith in a Higher Power During Difficult Times
It can be hard to look to a Higher Power when times get hard. You feel like being mad at the world and some take to substance abuse or relapse back into it when challenges [...]
Stop Holding a Grudge if You Want to Progress in Recovery
It is easy to hold a grudge because, let’s face it, resentment can feel pretty darn good sometimes. We get to sit and stew in our own frustrations and negative feelings about something rather than [...]
Learning How to Trust Others
Trust is one of the most important component in building relationships. It is about knowing someone will be honest with you and always be there for you when you need them. It can be hard [...]
How to Transition Home Post Treatment
Going back home may be the hardest thing a person can do post treatment. Heading back into reality from rehab can feel like going into the lion’s den, with triggers all over the place. Relapse [...]
How Do I Get a Good Night’s Sleep?
Having a stressful day and knowing you may have to fulfill those same responsibilities tomorrow may keep you tossing and turning at night. Unhealthy sleeping can affect your brain, cardiovascular health, immune system, creativity, and [...]
What to Do When Drinking Harms Loved Ones
It is hard to know what to do when faced with your own addiction. It can feel like a series of failures, even if you recognize that you have a serious problem and need help. [...]
Addiction and Low Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is the way that you look at yourself. Having a low self-esteem is not feeling like you are worthy of feeling happy or having any success. Some turn to substance abuse as a temporary [...]
The 5 Signs You Might Need Dual Diagnosis Treatment
There are times in life where it seems like everything is going the wrong way. Perhaps it is time to get back to square one and have a rethink about life. No time like the [...]