Stress can have a negative effect on recovery in the short and long term. It means different things to different people, which means stress may motivate some people where it may draw others’ energy down. [...]
We always feel compelled to pick the jobs that will make us the most money whether it is to become a doctor, lawyer, politician, CEO, etc. It is one thing if you are passionate about [...]
It can be a huge challenge to wait for the recovery to settle into your bones and finally make a modicum of sense. After being used to one way of being, now your body and [...]
It is hard to watch someone you love go through addiction. That addict may come up to you and feel like they will die if they do not get their hands on drugs or alcohol. [...]
When it comes to recovery, it is common to feel there is wasted time throughout the years of addiction. Many people spent years, maybe decades, living in a fog. Most likely, people feel they did [...]
Drug addicts need all of the support they can get. It is important to be careful about what you say as they are in a vulnerable stage in their lives. Here are some things you [...]
When you have a substance abuse disorder, it is possible that you lied to people and did terrible things that impacted a lot of people. You want to be able to move forward but your [...]
Addiction research is looking into ways people can focus on ‘lifespan’ recovery versus some of the current strategies. Providing care over the lifespan of a person with addiction is thought to bring more hope for [...]
Using drugs and alcohol may make a negative impact on our brain and increase the risk of developing diseases but these abusive substances can impact our nutrition too. Detox is about cleaning your body and [...]
Motivation is the driving force behind every action. Motivation is what will help you want to become sober. Without motivation, you will find it easier to sink back to old habits and forget why you [...]
