The Insidious Obsession with Drugs and Alcohol August 22, 2017 It is not a secret that drugs and alcohol consume addicts’ entire lives and can quite possibly swallow them whole. We see it all the time. Healthy people with bright futures and supportive families simply walk away i … Read More
Heroin: The Leading Cause of Death in Americans Under the Age of 50 July 26, 2017 If you haven’t heard, the United States is currently amidst its worst health care crisis in history. National reports show more people die of … Read More
Unmanaged Anger Is Often Root of Relapse July 21, 2017 For many addicts, sobriety begins by putting down our preferred substances; then creating a life from which we don’t feel a need to escape. Many times, what can stand in the way is unmanaged anger – a pain that we … Read More
Shaming The Addicted, Mentally Ill Does Harm, Not Help July 12, 2017 Addiction and Mental Illness People living with addiction are in a constant state of discomfort. Situations that seem inconsequential to those not facing addiction stir the addicted to over analyze, overreact … Read More
10 Positive Mantras To Get You Started In Sobriety July 6, 2017 1. If you want what you’ve never had you must do what you have never done Trying new things can be so intimidating. We are comfortable in our way of life. As addicts, … Read More
What Happens When You Use During Pregnancy June 29, 2017 Many drug users develop great and desperate desires to stop, yet feel incapable of doing so, even when they are near death. Pregnancy among drugs addicts, unfortunately, is no different. While a mother’s natural inst … Read More
Meditation Comes in Many Forms June 2, 2017 The prayer piece of the 11th step is pretty straightforward - all we must do to get started is get down on our knees and recite a short paragraph. Over time, and with continued sobriety, … Read More
How Do You Know If You’ve Really Hit Rock Bottom? May 26, 2017 One of the most commonly used idioms throughout the world of addiction recovery and addiction treatment is “rock bottom.” Family members and friends of addicts and alcoholics are told to take a step back, allowing … Read More