The Ups and Downs of Recovery for Family
When a person battles with addiction, their family members – those who are closest to them – face many emotions that can be characterized almost as feeling as though they’re on a roller coaster. The [...]
Our Ever-Changing Roles in Recovery
If you were to take a moment to explain who you are, what type of words would you use to describe yourself? Would you explain that you’re a friend, lover, family member, cook, or an [...]
Your Guidebook to Relapse Cues
Relapse is probably one of the most commonly feared aspects of recovery, yet there is so much insight that can be gained from discussing and learning about it. While relapse prevention is certainly an important [...]
How Can I Overcome Seasonal Depression?
Now that it’s summertime, the days of winter are over which means that, with more sunlight and weather changes, those who battle with seasonal depression can begin recovering. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects approximately 4-6% [...]
Challenging Dynamics of Group Therapy
If you’ve been looking into treatment options or heard stories from others in recovery, you may have heard about group therapy. Many recovery programs include speaking with a therapist in what’s called psychotherapy or talk [...]
Is It Possible to Treat Co-Occurring Disorders Such As Bipolar Disorder and ADHD?
Dual diagnosis occurs when a person has two co-occurring disorders at the same time. This affects millions of people each year. If you have a dual diagnosis, it’s important that you seek as soon as [...]
How Can I Build My Quality of Life in Recovery?
When we talk about quality of life (QOL), we’re talking about an important aspect of addiction recovery because over time, you’re going to want to build a life that is conducive to your happiness and [...]
What Encompasses a Co-Occurring Disorder Like PTSD and Alcoholism?
When we’re faced with a traumatic event, stress kicks in. The hippocampus (the area of the brain that stores memories) holds onto the trauma of what happened even years after the event occurred. Post-traumatic stress [...]
Why Sharing in 12-Step Meetings Is Crucial to Your Success
As you pursue sobriety, you'll find that it requires consistent dedication and effort in order to achieve excellent results. 12-Step meetings, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, are fantastic support groups to help you [...]
Is There A Connection Between Trauma and Mental Health or Substance Abuse?
There are millions of people across the world who have battled with mental health problems or substance abuse and there are just as many, if not more, who've also endured trauma. For some people, that [...]