Overcoming Loneliness in Addiction Recovery
Many individuals who have gone through addiction will vouch for the fact that the disease thrives off of loneliness. To not allow the disease to feed off your feelings, it is critical to know how [...]
Why Doesn’t Marijuana Maintenance Work?
Recovery from alcoholism can be tough and requires a lot of effort into attending therapy, taking medication, going to meetings, and more. Some people feel like replacing alcohol with marijuana is a rational approach to [...]
The Importance of 12-Step Programs in Addiction Recovery
There are a variety of ways to go about recovering from addiction. It is essential to understand that what may work for someone else may not be the best path for you. What is important [...]
What Treatments for Addiction Have Been a Proven Success?
Addiction treatments occur in many different formats. If one treatment method does not work, there are plenty more to choose from to fit your needs. By looking into the following treatment options, you will have [...]
Overcoming the Discomfort of Setting Boundaries
When you are recovering from addiction, you will most likely learn how to set healthy boundaries to facilitate a life of happy, healthy, sober fun. However, setting boundaries is not always as easy as it [...]
How Do You Know You Have Depression If You Do Not Feel Sad?
People tend to think depression means someone who is always crying and looks upset for the whole world to see. The truth is that depression comes in varying degrees, and you might not be able [...]
Effects of Social Media on Mental Health
In the age of selfies, photo-sharing apps, and new technologies, everyone seems to engage with social media in some way. You can find people of various ages, genders, backgrounds, and more using multiple social media [...]
Dangers of Stereotyping Alcoholism
When it comes to alcoholism, many individuals often picture what they see portrayed in movies and mainstream media. This portrayal typically involves an older man stumbling home with no connections to his family, unable to [...]
Why is Addiction and Mental Illness Commonly Linked to Each Other?
Normally when someone is struggling with addiction, they also have an underlying mental illness. They may not even be aware they have it until a therapist diagnoses them. Mental illness and substance abuse tend to [...]
How to Control Intrusive Thoughts
Intrusive thoughts occur in the majority of human beings, but for some, they can be more persistent and troubling. Persistent intrusive thoughts can be especially prevalent if you are currently recovering from addiction. Knowing how [...]
