HOW TO REMAIN SUPPORTIVE AFTER TREATMENT If your friend decides to come back home after rehab, remember, this can be a bittersweet experience for him or her. It's about returning back to “normal” life and [...]
Things take a turn for the gutter at Mafia Don Lou Zar's juice joint when someone is put on ice! The crowd is chock full of potential suspects. Jealous, jilted lovers, a rival Mafioso, and [...]
You have a close friend that struggles with alcoholism. You want to be a good friend and assist in any way you can. Feeling lost? Don't know where to start? You don’t know if you [...]
Sharing stories with others is part of recovery and is a healthy way to express yourself as you walk through what your story means to you. Telling your story can also be frightening if you [...]
When you come to life after addiction rehab, you may discover that there are gaping holes in your life that feel like a bottomless pit. You likely struggle with low self-esteem or want to avoid [...]
Writing is highly personal and writers get to choose to share or not share work. Lots of exercises can be structured about recovery but don’t have to be. Sometimes it is helpful to write about [...]
Cyclical depression, or ‘recurrent depression,’ can occur, abate, and recur throughout a person’s life. It may be difficult to self-diagnose, since emotions shift. Cyclical depression can overlap with depression and anxiety that take other forms, [...]
The role of co-occurring mental health disorders in the development of addiction cannot be understated. Understanding mental health and how it relates to substance abuse is key to finding the right help for a long-term [...]
Christmas is time to remember good times, enjoy festivities, and have fun. There are many things to get done and preparations to make but there are also plans to arrange that don’t have anything to [...]
Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD), or ‘sociopathy,’ is a mental disorder characterized by a lack of empathy for others, especially with regards to their personal rights. Considering symptoms of ASPD involve violent activity, awareness is key [...]
