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 a person can make in recovery is to deny the emotional component required to stay clean and sober. Feelings and emotions may feel less important Read More…
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 exhaustion. Very little emphasis is placed on the concept of feeling restored through rest. The mind and body need rest to rejuvenate cells and work Read More…
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 feel aware of addiction and its effects but most of what is known is based on myth or incorrect information. When an individual enters recovery, Read More…
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 with a number of self-destructive thought processes. The voice can also be termed ‘inner critic’ which lives inside all people and needs to be quieted Read More…
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. Being clean and sober may seem dull at first after all of the ups and downs addiction can bring but life lived in sobriety can Read More…
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 signs of relapse than deal with consequences following a slip up. Learn how to notice signs if a friend is struggling in recovery. Practice Read More…
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 cravings. Learn what types of foods to eat and how to fit them into a healthy recovery diet plan. Why Eat Healthy Healthy digestion Read More…
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 of drugs and alcohol. It is hard to admit drugs and alcohol have that much control over a person’s life and is very hard to Read More…
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 highly addictive. Dangerous and unpredictable compounds are often the base of the psychoactive effects. Find out what drugs are currently trending in the teen market Read More…
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 how long the drug can remain in the system. Meth Meth is a highly addictive stimulant which affects the central nervous system. Small doses Read More…
