If you are on your journey to recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol, a gratitude jar can be one way to stay focused on your efforts and on the positive aspects of sobriety. Addiction can have a significant impact on your health, relationships, finances, and employment status. If you have struggled with substance abuse, […]
We do not live in a vacuum, Everything we do has some type of impact on those who love us and interact with us. Addiction and mental health issues are often thought to be individual problems but they are family disorders. Your family played a role in you becoming who you are now. In turn, […]
Some people are really good at asking for help. They don’t mind picking up the phone to call a friend. They are okay with stopping someone on the street to ask for directions. And they seem to be fine with asking family members to provide their assistance. But there are some who just don’t feel […]
Addiction is an illness that affects the mind, body, and spirit. Depending upon the drug, addiction can do severe harm to the body. It’s very common for individuals to ignore their nutritional needs by eating poorly or hardly eating at all. Addiction can also change the brain in ways that can make them believe they […]
Relationships and marriage can have their challenges. However, when you add addiction to the mix, marriages can experience a significant strain. Although your spouse might be sober now, a marriage can still feel burdened by recovery and the possibility of relapse. If you want to offer your spouse sober support in recovery, one of the […]
Contrary to popular belief, getting sober is not a one-size-fits-all sort of deal. Think about it – you’ve got people from different backgrounds, different habits, different socioeconomic status, different personality, etc. Drug addiction does not only affect one type of person, but it can also latch on and affect anyone. So, what does all that […]
If you’re in recovery, you’re likely not drinking. But if you’re at a celebration, party, or get together, especially one where you don’t know others very well, there might be the danger of someone spiking your drink. One popular club drug is Ketamine and it’s often used to spike drinks because of the effects it […]
