Remember the old adage that time heals all wounds? Sometimes you cannot physically see the destruction addiction has wrought in your life, but it is there. It will take time to heal such a profound [...]
Looking back at your life before recovery is rough. You can probably scarcely remember being able to relax fully without sipping on your favorite cocktail. As you try to relax and enjoy free time in [...]
You have finally made the decision and want to begin treatment for your addiction, but you would rather it not be advertised to the world. As you begin searching online for treatment centers you begin [...]
All over America there is a craze to become self-sufficient. People are growing gardens instead of landscaping their front lawn. Self-sufficient people make their own hygiene products instead of buying them at the store. The [...]
Nelson Mandela once said, “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Likewise, sober living is not [...]
The word serenity paints a picture of peace and stillness, as if ocean waves can be heard in the background and the warmth of the sun can be felt on the face. People have a [...]
The road to freedom from dependency on drugs or alcohol is long and arduous. You have put in intense effort and determination to break addiction’s hold over your life. You might question, how long will [...]
Once you get home from treatment, you may feel like it's your responsibility to help everyone else with their problems. While this is a common sentiment, it just isn't true and can even be dangerous. [...]
Addiction is considered a family disease because it is a disease that affects everyone close to a loved one who is addicted. While one may believe that their addiction is theirs and theirs alone, many [...]
Detox has many misconceptions. The problem with detox is that people either overstate it and scare people away from attempting recovery or it is understated and people get overwhelmed by a struggle they had no [...]
