Do I need EMDR in Treatment?
Addiction requires a wide variety of ways to treat it, because there’s a wide variety of ways that people suffer from it. One type of treatment that is becoming more common is the use of [...]
Why Does Meth Ruin Teeth?
One of the most outwardly obvious signs that a person is currently or has in the past struggled with an addiction to meth is the state of their teeth and oral health. We see pictures [...]
Why is Forgiving Myself so Important?
You are either your own worst enemy or your greatest asset. You can be your biggest cheerleader or your biggest naysayer. How you feel each day is almost entirely in your hands, and if you [...]
How Does Meth Really Impact My Body?
Meth is an extremely powerful stimulant that affects the central nervous system, and it’s extremely addictive. It’s one of the most easily accessible drugs, and compared to heroin, it’s more affordable, making it the go [...]
Is Sobriety Always Going to be Hard?
When you’re starting out fresh into sobriety, whether for the first time or after you’ve recovered from a relapse, sobriety can be pretty hard. Things don’t seem to go right, you’re dealing with other consequences [...]
How do I Talk to a Friend About a Heroin Addiction?
When you’re having to watch someone begin to spiral down into addiction, it can be extremely difficult to see. If this person is a friend, it can be even worse. As much as you want [...]
How do I Start Fresh?
When you exit treatment after an addiction to drugs or alcohol, depending on your situation, there’s a very good chance that you may have to rebuild a lot of bridges in your life before you [...]
How Do I Manage Stress Without Relapsing?
One of the main reasons people relapse after recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is stress. If you have financial, legal or family troubles now because of choices you made while in the grip of [...]
Can Recovering Addicts Use Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana reform is sweeping across the United States, and more and more people are trying it for their ailments. While it’s not a cure all, it’s been shown to help with a wide variety [...]
Why is Sobriety so Great?
When you’re taking your first steps into sobriety, you will constantly hear from people helping you through the process about how great sobriety is, and what a gift sober living is. It honestly can feel [...]