The Importance of Self-Care in Sobriety
As a recovering addict, you must take care of yourself. To achieve long-term recovery, you must believe that you are worthy of a happy and healthy life. Living your best life begins with self-care. Self-care in sobriety must be practiced every day to the best of your ability. Self-care includes finding routines that work for […]
Sleeping Pills Overdose: The Dangers of Pill Abuse
4.1% of people use sleeping pills for a variety of reasons. One thing that is cause for concern when it comes to pills is sleeping pills overdose. If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you’re interested in educating yourself about sleeping pill abuse and other things that have to do with this type of […]
10 Helpful Tips on Staying Sober for July 4th
About two-thirds of individuals relapse within weeks or months of treatment. Meanwhile, about 85% of individuals relapse within a year of treatment. Learning how to spot and manage your triggers is essential. Holidays like the Fourth of July, for example, can feel difficult. It’s a day for fun and celebration! Unfortunately, surrounding yourself with temptation […]
How to Stage an Intervention
Watching a loved one abuse drugs or alcohol can be difficult, even heartbreaking. So often, a person suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction will deny or minimize their problem. But what addiction sufferers and families must remember is that addiction is a chronic condition. Without treatment, it’s frequently a progressive condition too. That means […]
The Dangers of Peer Pressure
Did you know that two-thirds of students have tried alcohol by 12th grade? Meanwhile, half of the 9th-12th grade students admitted to using marijuana. On the other hand, 4 in 10 students tried smoking cigarettes. Among the reasons for consuming alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes is peer pressure. Are you looking to find out how you […]
The Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect During Withdrawal
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes is a toxic habit. While it may have been perceived as ”fashionable” a few decades ago, and even harmless, the world quickly came to realize that the cigarette’s key ingredient, nicotine, is a highly addictive substance. If you’ve been a smoker and tried to quit, you can attest to […]
How to Tell Your Boss You’re Sober
Addiction is a serious disease that takes hold of all the facets of a person’s life. We know how badly it can disturb your relationships, imbalance your finances, and change your physical appearance. Intense addiction for a prolonged period can bring disturbances to your work as well. Likewise, recovery heals you completely and helps you […]
Four Ways You Can Use Relapse As a Learning Experience
Relapse is a process that centers around our resilience on how we deal with the circumstances in which we are placed. It tests us on how we handle the obstacles that are thrown at us and how do we overcome them and bring ourselves back together to take on life. Relapse is nothing but just […]
Drugs Addiction and Heart Health
Drug abuse has severe effects on the physical and mental health of our bodies. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one form of drug addiction. And only 10% of those people receive treatment to get cured of that addiction. These numbers show that it is highly essential and urgent to make people aware of […]
Five Things to Improve Your Self-Esteem
What do you see when you look at yourself in the mirror? Do you praise that person in the mirror, appreciate him or criticize him? Do you associate positive or negative thoughts with that person? These are some fundamental questions that should be answered to understand your relationship with yourself. It is baffling to see […]