Stress can be an overwhelming feeling for anyone, but it is dangerous for individuals in addiction recovery. Stress is a common relapse trigger that can threaten a person’s sobriety, especially when the person allows the [...]
Can sharing about a mental health disorder bring people together? There is one group on social media where it seems to be working. People are getting together and sharing their “depression meals” on Facebook. A [...]
Recovery is a challenging journey where you will face obstacles you must overcome. Therefore, it is worth celebrating your sober birthday each year to congratulate yourself on everything you have worked through to help you [...]
Fitness expert Kevin Curry was suffering from depression after the loss of his job and his girlfriend. Just as Curry was about to end his life, he got a phone call from his counselor, who [...]
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive substance that can make recovery extremely challenging. Those that struggle with addiction to crack cocaine can feel hopeless, as if they will never recover. However, professional treatment restores hope for [...]
If a friend told you “you need help,” how do you think you would react? Would you be touched someone cared — or would you be offended? Defensive? Deny, you have a problem? Sometimes the [...]
In recovery, you learn the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental and emotional health. Being successful in recovery requires healthy boundaries and learning how to uphold them. However, some individuals confuse boundaries with [...]
