3 Most Common Effects of Addiction on Mind Body and Relationships
See how addiction silently destroys your mind, body, and relationships, but there’s one effect that matters most.
How Does Addiction Affect Family Relationships and Dynamics?
Nowhere is addiction’s damage more devastating than within families, discover why trust crumbles and what healing requires.
Addiction’s Effects on Family Relationships
Navigate the hidden wounds of addiction as it silently tears through family bonds, reshaping relationships in unexpected ways.
What Are the Dangers of Forming Romantic Relationships in Recovery?
All individuals who are new to recovery are usually advised to stay away from romantic relationships for at least the first year of sobriety. While it is possible for a relationship formed in recovery to succeed, experience has shown that it is usually a precursor to relapse. Vulnerability in Relationships in Recovery When an individual […]
How Do I Form Relationships in AA?
“No intimate relationships during the first year of sobriety” is something individuals in recovery hear all the time in 12 step programs. However, very few individuals heed this piece of advice. When people get sober, it opens up a world of possibility for them, including getting back many of the things they have lost. Many […]
Connecting with Friends After Social Media Addiction
Social media addiction is nothing new but it can wreak havoc in a person’s life who is in the early stages of recovery. Technology may contribute to new addictions as well. It may be hard to differentiate addiction with people who use social media more often than others. When overcoming social media addiction, it helps […]
Why Sober Friendships are Challenging
Loneliness is dangerous for people who are sober but early sobriety can be particularly challenging. It is essential an individual begins forming friendships in a network of clean, sober friends who can help abate the lonely feelings but also provide a source of support and advice. Need for New Friends One of the challenges of […]
How Addiction Affects the Family
Individuals who are battling substance addiction are not always aware of how their families are being impacted. People with an addiction are usually too caught up in their cycle of destruction to recognize the harm caused to the people around them. However, it is important to remember that the family members and loved ones of such […]
Giving New Relationships a Chance
People in recovery can experience challenges the first few months of recovery or years later. Wide spectrums of emotions should be expected as sobriety opens up a whole new world of possibilities for renewal and growth. A large part of this is learning to build positive, health relationships. Repairing old ones and establishing new ones […]
Healthy Dating in Recovery
Dating is one way people desire closeness with another person. Looking for a new relationship is not always a wise decision in recovery. Learn how to discern whether it is possible for a person’s unique situation to experience healthy dating in recovery. Dating in Recovery Experts almost universally agree major changes or shifts in life […]