The Impact of One Good Day
Nearly everyone has regrets. We all have likely made a mistake in the past that makes us think, “What if I had done something differently?” or “Why was I so stupid?” We might hang on [...]
What Is the Role of Willingness in Recovery?
Willingness is when you are willing to do something out of choice and not because someone forced you. This is an important quality to have when you are in recovery. By being willing to get [...]
Find a New Focus for a Positive Mindset
When you are struggling with addiction and mental illness, you might be stuck in your head. You may have a difficult time getting out of your own thinking. You may feel overwhelmed by your own [...]
What Good Things Can Happen to You When You Stop Drinking?
Alcohol can ruin your physical and mental health when it gets out of control. While you may think you are feeling good temporarily, you could also be feeling sluggish, pass out easily, and deal with [...]
Volunteering: Helping Yourself by Helping Others
Volunteer work can benefit both the person accepting help and the one offering help. When you volunteer, you can find purpose in giving your time and talent to others. Finding purpose in recovery can help [...]
Alta Loma: When Should You Choose An Inpatient Program Over Others?
When it comes to addiction recovery, it isn’t always easy to know what kind of treatment is right for you. More options are popping up every day, from specialized programs that target the needs of [...]
The Importance of Structure for Learning Healthy Habits
When you are starting out in recovery from addiction, you may need to learn some new healthy habits that can curb your addiction. When you are learning new ways to approach life, you might benefit [...]
What Is Alcoholic Hepatitis?
Alcohol is one of the most consumable drugs in the world, as you can legally buy alcoholic beverages in stores, as well as restaurants and bars. According to the American Liver Foundation, up to 35% [...]
What Happens to Your Brain on Mushrooms?
For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used by people for their psychedelic effects. Recently, scientists have discovered what happens to your brain when you are on mushrooms. By understanding how psychedelic mushrooms work in [...]
The Danger of Self-Medicating for a Mental Illness
You may be using alcohol or drugs to self-medicate an underlying mental illness. Some people have a “dual diagnosis” of mental illness and addiction; often, addiction begins as a means to self-medicate. You may have [...]
