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Most Common Non-Drug Addictions
Most people who suffer from a process addiction never learn the term until they start seeking help. In fact,
How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Recovery
Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that are typically seen as negative experiences. That being said, all people
Building Emotional Intelligence In Recovery
Emotional intelligence (EI) is a key part of recovery because it helps you process emotions and build healthy relationships.
7 Ways to Make Pain Work for You in Recovery
Pain often serves a purpose — physical pain can remind you to take a break between workouts, for example.
How to End the Cycle of Addiction in Your Family
Substance abuse is a healthcare crisis in the United States and can often run in families. While it can be challenging, it is possible to end the cycle of addiction in your family.
How to Take Care of Yourself During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Taking care of yourself during the pandemic is critical to your physical and mental health—especially for people in recovery.
When Negative Thoughts Keep You Down: How to Break the Addiction
“We think we are our thinking, and we even take that thinking as utterly ‘true,’ which removes us at
Life After Relapse — How to Bounce Back and Start Over
You made it through recovery treatment. You were doing well staying stopped on your drinking. And then one night,
Loving Yourself Through Addiction and Relapse: Be Patient with the Process
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” ~Nelson Mandela
Stress, depression and the holidays: Tips for coping
Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can
Staying Sober During The Holidays
With the holidays just around the corner you may be wondering how you can stay sober with parties, dinners,
How Healthy Routines Prevent Relapse in Addiction Recovery
When fighting addictions of any kind there are many important elements that support sobriety, but one of the most crucial ways to
Stop the Stigma of Substance Abuse: Six Things Anyone Can Do
Anyone can help stop the stigma of substance abuse. A major obstacle to addiction recovery, stigma, is a set of
Staying Sober When Life Gets Hard
When I first got sober, I remember gravitating toward the women that would share their stories, of trudging through
How to Identify Your Emotional Triggers and What to Do About Them
“Awareness is the birthplace of possibility. Everything you want to do, everything you want to be, starts here.” ~Deepak
Why Speaking My Truth Is the Cornerstone of My Recovery
“When I loved myself enough, I began leaving whatever wasn’t healthy. This meant people, jobs, my own beliefs and
Does Outpatient Rehab Work?
If you’re currently deciding whether you or a loved one needs treatment, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by
Understanding The Thresholds of Recovery
I have recently been doing a bit of reading about something called liminal space, or liminality. Liminality isn’t as
Sobriety is the Best High: Real Life Recovery
Molly Peterson (name has been changed) is still the same girl she was sixteen months ago. She’s smart, funny,
Addictions in the LGBTQ Community
Substance Abuse in the LGBTQ Community –25 % of the LGBTQ population abuse alcohol, while only 5-10% of the
How to Stay Positive (Even When You’re Struggling with Depression)
Depression is a terrible illness that not only affects your mood, but lifestyle as well. It can make you
What Addiction Steals from Your Life
As we start the New Year, I thought it would be a good time to address some of the things
Why Self Care Is Not Selfish
Why do thoughts and acts of self care fill many of us with guilt and shame? Why may we
How to Turn Your Mental Health Around
I went through a pretty tough time recently. When I say tough, I mean I would wake up and
You Might Not Be as Broken as You Think: Serving Others as an Aid in Healing
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be more difficult than ever to remain connected with our spiritual sides. In
Change Your Storyline
My first memory is not a happy one. And that single moment set the tone and trajectory of my
How Compassion is a Better Response to the Subject of Addiction
My addiction was quiet. Most of my family didn’t know, and still don’t, about my issues with drugs. Many
Accepting Our Past In Recovery
One of the most difficult tasks in recovery from drugs and alcohol was learning how to accept my past I
How to Stop Being an Enabler
As the loved one or friend of a user, it can be challenging to support them without falling into
