What is Detox Like?
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 [...]
Will Things Get Better in Sobriety?
Having fun without the aid of drugs and alcohol can seem like a daunting task. When you've lived with your addiction for such a long time, it becomes ingrained in everything you do recreationally. Sometimes [...]
What Stimulant Drug Addiction Looks Like
According to a 2015 study performed by the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality, over 169,000 children aged 12 to 17 reported using prescription stimulant medication without a prescription. The same study reported that [...]
Are There Different Kinds of Relapse?
The first step to avoiding a relapse is understanding that a relapse happens in multiple stages. The stages can occur at once or gradually over several weeks. You will have more success avoiding a relapse [...]
Why It’s Necessary to Develop Coping Skills in Life
Any person, whether they are in recovery or not, should learn to develop effective coping skills. Coping skills refer to strategies used to help you get through difficult situations that life throws at you. Everyone [...]