It’s hard to completely avoid alcohol in a society that is forever promoting it. At any kind of celebration, you’re likely to find alcohol being served. And with the changing laws regarding marijuana, it too might be a substance that you can access easily. If you’re concerned about your loved ones or developing an addiction […]
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There’s a good chance that you’ve heard of the word mindfulness. In fact, today many people have heard of mindfulness, but not exactly sure what it is or how to do it. Yet, many recovering addicts have been introduced to mindfulness in their recovery and have stayed committed to the practice because of its many […]
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If you’re going to set some goals for yourself in recovery, there’s a few important steps you should know about how to do that. First, having goals is important! If you don’t have any goals, then you may not know what you’re reaching for. When you’re in the middle of a craving, for instance, and […]
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When you first enter recovery, it seems as though you’re standing in the epicenter of the world’s biggest mess. Not only is everything in your life off balance, but you hate everything too. It’s a very confusing and frustrating time — with all the built up anger you have towards the world and your loved ones, and being resistant to […]
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According to an article in The Washington Times, hundreds of men and women pass through sober living homes and successfully reach sobriety. The Washington Times article describes a sober living home located in Mississippi where residents are given a chance to start a new life after addiction. But it’s not only in Mississippi, sober living […]
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In a recent study conducted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, virtual reality was discovered to perform as well as narcotics in reducing pain. The CEO of startup company AppliedVR, Matthew Stoudt, hopes that in the near future, doctors will start prescribing doses of virtual reality rather than doses of pain pills. AppliedVR has joined forces with Cedars in an effort to effectively combat […]
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For many, stigma can be the one obstacle that keeps them from getting sober. And understandably so. Stigma is the judgment society places on people and behavior. In addition to judging addicts, society also tends to judge those with a mental illness. Yet, people tend to judge that which they do not understand. Fortunately, there […]
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Drunkorexia has become widely known among college campuses over the last several years. It’s a term that describes a specific type of risky behavior – students skip meals or exercise intensely before drinking, or deliberately purge during or afterward. The goal? “To cut down on calories consumed or to increase the buzz, and sometimes a little of both.” However, […]
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If you’re trying to stay sober, then you’re likely gathering a number of tools to stay relaxed, focused, and centered on your sobriety. In fact, one primary set of tools all recovering addicts need to learn is how to respond to stress. Frequently, it is stress that prompts a desire to drink or use drugs. […]
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