Confidential and Private Support, available 24/7
People leave behind passion when addiction takes hold. Rather than leave it in the rearview, it helps to spend time in recovery focusing on how to ignite the old flames
Learning how to handle stress in recovery is an ongoing journey which presents some obstacles. Stress and substance abuse have a toxic relationship which is why it is key to
Addiction has devastating consequences for people who surround a loved one with addiction. There is not quick, easy fix for a loved one with addiction. Learn how to cope with
People in recovery from addiction often struggle to find balance and stability. After battling addiction, which is quite chaotic, life can feel hard to manage without using drugs or alcohol.
Hitting one year sober is an achievement worth celebrating. The physical and emotional roller coaster of the first twelve months is behind and probably left quite an impression on the
Addiction affects people in myriad ways including emotionally, spiritually and physically. Spirituality is very individual but focuses on how a person perceives oneself in the world. A person’s hopes
After a few recovery meetings, one of the most often repeated phrases which comes up time and again is how to ‘feel one’s feelings.’ One of the biggest mistakes
Stories have the power to transform lives, guide and transform not only individuals but entire communities. People in recovery especially reap the benefits of using writing to help heal and
Emotional disassociation can feel like a double whammy for people struggling with addiction. Culturally, it is ingrained in people to strive harder, do more and push to the brink of
Swimming can be only fun but beneficial to a person’s health. In addition to the low-impact nature, it is also great therapeutic exercise which can help treat painful conditions such
Hitting bottom can feel like a hard fall in addiction. Handling the truth about what havoc addiction brought into a person’s life can be difficult. People in recovery may
Substance abuse prevention and intervention with young people is especially important as teens struggle with drugs and alcohol to cope with more stressors such as school, family and conflicts at
The phrase ‘stinkin’ thinkin’ originated in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) as a way to describe thinking which may lead a person back to drinking. Over time, the phrase became associated
Trained dogs or other animals have been used in animal-assisted therapeutic settings for some time. The aim is to help human beings with specific health conditions. Current evidence suggests people
When a teen decides to quit drinking or using drugs and completes rehab, it is time for recovery. Recovery is a lifelong process and is far from a boring experience.
Completing an addictions treatment program is a monumental step towards recovery. It is likely that a person who completes recovery comes out feeling like a new person with lots of
Learning to overcome self harm urges can be challenging when it becomes an ingrained behavior. Self-destructive tendencies stem from a sense of disconnect between the self and experiences happening which
Relapse can be very serious for an individual in recovery from addiction. Addiction never goes away just as the risk of relapse is always present. It is better to acknowledge
Managing cravings can be a daily struggle but some foods can help. Choosing foods that improve digestion, promote steady blood sugar during the day and support brain chemistry can fight
Most people do not want to get sober. Sobriety can be a scary idea as the only way a person has behaved for so long has been under the influence
Teenage substance and drug abuse comes with trends for what is known as synthetic ‘designer drugs.’ The potency of the drugs are more powerful which produce lengthier ‘highs’ which are
Marijuana effects the brain and body in different ways, depending on the individual person. Some of the effects can change the way the brain functions over time due to chronic
Methamphetamine, or meth, can be detected by urinalysis drug tests 1-4 days after use. Chronic use may extend the detection period. Find out more on how meth detection works and
Physical addiction to ecstasy can occur over a period of time due to regular use of the drug. Review the signs which differentiate addiction from dependence and explain possible
The final step in the 12 step program focuses on practice of all the principles by giving something back. Reaching the twelfth step is an exciting milestone for an individual
Smoking has detrimental causes to a person’s short and long term health. Tobacco smoke can cause harm to almost any part of the body, inside and out. Research demonstrates the
Potential triggers can be anywhere for people with addiction. Events, people, places, sights or smells can trigger a person’s desire to use drugs or alcohol. Triggers squash progress made
Gambling is not a problem unless the person who is gambling has recognizable signs of compulsive behavior. Some people are able to gamble here and there, set limits and stop
Honesty is important in maintaining relationships, employment and in life. People who are honest are more likely to experience a healthy, long term recovery than those who hide information from
Oxycodone is the main ingredient in OxyContin which is used for pain relief, formulated to release in a slow, continuous supply. Find out how long OxyContin lasts in the system
