How to Deal When a Friend Relapses…
Friendship is something we all look for, and one of the most valuable things in this life we are gifted with. We look for companions among our peers to walk through life’s brightest moments and heavy burdens with. In sobriety... Learn MoreHow You’re Being Selfish By Enabling the Addict in Your Life
You may not know it, but by adapting to the life-style and choices of a person in your life struggling with substance abuse or addiction you are enabling the harmful actions and outcomes in that person’s life, and it is... Learn More5 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Head
It is true a mind is a terrible thing to waste, but some would say you can waste too much time stuck in your own mind. As important as reflection and self-knowledge can be in recovery, it is not always... Learn More5 Things No One Tells You About Sex in Recovery
Sober sex and “high” sex are two different things, so much so that it’s like comparing apples to oranges. Drugs bring a person to an altered state which can affect sensitivity, arousal, libido, function – to name a few. For... Learn MoreQuestion: Which Sex Addiction Group Is For Me?
If you were unaware, like I was, there are multiple different sex addiction groups. So if you are having trouble with that area of your life you might want to check one of the many groups dedicated to helping you... Learn MoreWhat to do When Your Child Gets Kicked Out of Rehab
Getting your child into rehab is hard enough. To deal with them getting kicked out of rehab after you finally get them in can be devastating and especially frustrating, as well as scary. You may want to save them because... Learn MoreHow to Talk About Addiction to Your Loved One
Do you suspect that your loved one is struggling with an addiction? Signs that someone you know is addicted: Unusual money behavior – suddenly struggling with bills, etc.; always short on funds Becoming unreliable and secretive Sneaking around the house... Learn More5 Signs You Might Be on the Verge of a Relapse
A relapse refers to breaking one’s sobriety. However, it is not only the act of picking up a drink or a drug that constitutes a relapse; a relapse occurs well before the act of using drugs and alcohol, sometimes... Learn MoreIn the News: New Treatment for Pregnant Drug Addicts
A small but growing number of clinics for mothers-to-be are cropping up around the country in response to a prescription drug epidemic. Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a rising problem in the United States. Deaths caused by prescription... Learn More5 Ways Alcoholism Affects the Family
Alcoholism is a considered a family disease meaning that it does not only affect the alcoholic; it affects the loved ones of the alcoholic. An alcoholic can totally disrupt family life and cause harmful effects that can last a... Learn MoreIn the News: Michael Douglas’ Son, Cameron Douglas, Criticizes Drug Policy from Behind Bars
Cameron Douglas, son of actor Michael Douglas, opened up about his difficulties with drugs in an essay published in The Huffington Post that criticizes current drug policy. He calls for treatment rather than jail time for non-violent drug offenders. “Our prisons... Learn MoreRelapse Triggers: Guilt and Shame
Relapse Triggers: Guilt and Shame Guilt and shame are common for people who are battling with an addiction or alcoholism. Guilt and shame usually perpetuate drug use or drinking because the addict or alcoholic is trying to self-medicate those feelings... Learn More
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