How Does Social Media Influence Alcoholism?
When you watch an advertisement for a new fast food product or a new piece of technology, you feel the need to buy it because of its appeal and the benefits it will tell [...]
How Do I Avoid Substituting Addiction?
Once you enter treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction, your hope is that you have overcome the compulsion to turn to your substance of choice. In recovery, you get to learn new coping skills [...]
How Should I Prepare for Rehab?
When you prepare to enter inpatient drug or alcohol rehab, it is akin to thinking about going away to college. Getting the most out of both experiences requires pre-planning, preparation, and putting in a [...]
Why Should I Make a New Year’s Resolution?
Groan, I know. As we approach 2020, more and more of our thoughts and topics tend to be about the new year that’s coming. Part of that can be something a large number of [...]
How Do I Fill the Void After Rehab?
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 [...]
What is Cyclical Depression?
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, [...]
What Should I Know About Addiction and Borderline Personality Disorder?
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 [...]
Is There a Link Between Antisocial Personality Disorder and Addiction?
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 [...]
Should I Plan a Sober Holiday?
Going away on holiday is important for people who are sober as much as anyone else. The reasons why people go on holiday sober are no different but the parameters may be different because sobriety [...]
Why Should You Keep Coming Back to AA?
There is true power in being with other people who are working the steps and seeking support in recovery. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a group that provides a safe, non-judgmental space to grow and learn [...]