Addiction Recovery

First of all, good for you for wanting to live a substance free life. Your life can improve dramatically from now on just from your initial desire, and from following these simple tips. Focus on finding help for yourself. Depending upon your needs, you may benefit from going to a 28-day treatment facility, alcohol and […]

When you first get sober you may feel leery about going to the neighborhood or family cookout. These events usually have coolers chock full of beer, and plenty of ice for gin and tonics. You need to trust your gut whether it is safe for you to go to one of these get togethers or

This statement might sound too new agey for your temperament, but consider the implications. Your body comprises your life’s holdings. Keeping the bricks and mortar of your body in the best physical condition you can, will aid your recovery from an addiction. It can also ensure more energy to accomplish the things you want to

You have decided to stop drinking and are in the throws of your first day without a drink. The craving is difficult, but it’s all in your mind. You keep putting the hours and often the minutes behind you. The key words here are decision and choice. You might catch yourself saying tomorrow will be

When you have a relapse, it’s important to immediately ask for help. The really good news is that you caught yourself and recognized you had a relapse. The reason you want to ask for help right away, is to prevent the escalation of the addiction. You don’t want to let it take off. People in

A gaming addiction can affect a person's physical and mental health, personal relationships, and work or school. A person who has a gaming addiction will continue to play despite the negative consequences it causes. Excessive gaming, whether played online or not, can lead to isolation, social anxiety, and depression. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently

"We can all help prevent suicide. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)." September is national suicide prevention month. Sadly, it can be difficult for a person who suffers

Most teens have cell phones with unlimited availability to the Internet. There are dozens of social media websites and apps that can be downloaded to cell phones. Social media allows a person to accept requests from followers or friends, which provides access to the person's profile, photos, and posts. For most people, this is a

Recovery is a life-long journey and it takes a lot of hard work and determination to stay substance-free. Before you enter a treatment program, you must first detox to eliminate all toxins from your body through a medically supervised detox program. Addiction causes many physical and mental changes and your body becomes physically dependent on

When a person is addicted, he or she does not suffer alone. Addiction is a family disease and puts a huge strain on family members. Fortunately, there are ways a family can heal. Here are 8 ways the family can heal during treatment: Attend family therapy and counseling. Participate in family therapy and counseling during