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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Try These Tips for Using Aromatherapy in Addiction Recovery
One of the biggest battles waging in a person’s mind, body, and soul in early recovery is trying to get past those cravings and triggers. Cravings are part of having addiction, with both psychological and [...]
Transformation and Healing Takes Time: Here’s How to Get Started
Even for people who have anxiety and fear, growing into the person you want to become is possible with a little bit of time, patience, and transformative healing power. Honoring feelings rather than stuffing them [...]
Smart Ways to Use Your Smartphone for Recovery
For those who are struggling with their recovery, smartphones are mobile devices that you can bring with you anywhere and can help you whenever you need it. Smartphone apps can help recovering addicts be able [...]
Tips for Staying Zen When Life is Anything But
Finding ways to stay in a peace of calm and tranquility can be challenging when life is throwing things your way left and right. Life is a series of ups and downs. There are no [...]
These 3 Types of Addictions Are Socially “Accepted” and Dangerous
Some drugs are known to be socially accepted because people think they are not ‘really’ addictions. The challenge of changing perceptions is to notice how it impacts social relationships and a person’s life, including mental [...]