The ideological pillar supporting the movement of sobriety within circles like the 12-step program, is one of spiritual awakening and a surrender to God. Similarly, religion, spirituality and recovery have often been entwined, with the concept of a higher power being used as a compelling motivator for those who struggle with drugs. Spirituality and religion […]
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Addiction and depression may seem like two related yet separate conditions that cross paths often as a case of coincidence rather than as a part of high statistical likelihood. Yet in truth, depression and substance abuse are common comorbidities, bedside fellows in many cases of both depression and addiction. It can be a little challenging […]
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In an unexpected twist, the economic uncertainty and rise in psychological know-how within the current generation of young adults has produced something no winery or brewery could’ve guessed – a downturn in alcoholism and social drinking. While the world still has its fair share of young binge drinkers and partygoers, it turns out that for […]
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When it comes to tackling addiction, the most famous form of group therapy or recovery is the 12 Step program. The 12 Steps is decades old and operates on a foundation of social dependence and faith – you enter the group, give yourself to it, and help them reconstitute and recover after a harrowing experience […]
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Emotional energy matters immensely, precisely in recovery. Being unnecessarily bitter will only hurt you, and hurt your chances of finding pleasure in life without the need to cling to old, dark habits. Addiction feeds on emotions – it feeds on your thoughts, on your insecurities and your anxieties. Addiction will corrupt your pleasure center in […]
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There’s a sad tendency to conflate addiction with shame, personal responsibility, and willpower. To many, the notion of succumbing to addiction is one that declares you weak and damaged. It tries to pummel you into a position of victimhood and powerlessness, one where your condition is a result of your own shortcomings and mistakes, and […]
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It’s no secret that the U.S. is the world’s largest consumer of opioids, and in recent decades the rate of opioid overdoses in this country has skyrocketed. Ohio in particular is a state of infamy in this case, with billions of prescribed pills on an annual basis, in a country where the use of opioid-based […]
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We live in a world where it’s common to find the quickest possible solution to everything. While we’re obviously inclined to go for what works best and fastest to solving our problems, we’ve built up a sort of need for instant gratification when it comes to information and results. People are progressively getting worse at […]
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Sober living homes are environments specifically designed around creating an average living situation for those recovering from addiction, to prepare them for the challenges of living with the early consequences of recovery, and the struggle of maintaining long-term sobriety. However, instead of seminars, lifestyles built around residential treatment, or a focus on rehabilitation and hospitalization, […]
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It’s a pretty simple assumption that people suffering from addiction aren’t happy. To be happy, is to be content. It’s to be satisfied. Happiness is making peace with things, and having no regrets. It’s being able to look at your situation in life, to be able to look yourself in the mirror, and decide that […]
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