Understanding how past trauma relates to addiction can be a shocking discovery. Studies show that people who have been through traumatic experiences are more likely to start using drugs or alcohol later in life. This information can provide helpful insights into how best to help you heal from past traumas and begin your journey towardRead More
If you previously struggled with addiction, seeking treatment and deciding to embrace a life of sobriety is a huge change. This time of change can be a positive space in your life. You are taking steps forward to focus on yourself and others. Though you may have encountered obstacles, with positive peers and activity withinRead More
If you’re considering choosing a path of recovery, then you’re already thinking about one of the best choices you can make for yourself. The idea of recovery can seem overwhelming, but addiction is a far heavier burden to bear. Addiction is destructive, painful, and harmful to ourselves and the world in general. A life ofRead More
In today’s world, there is a never-ending stream of images and opinions concerning what and how much one should eat. While it’s convenient to have so much information at our fingertips, this abundance of opinions can lead to stress and anxiety when it comes to figuring out which habits are healthy and which are not.Read More
If you’re in recovery from alcohol abuse, you may be discovering an entire side of life that you haven’t experienced in a long time. Your health could be improving, and you probably feel your mind getting clearer. Your body is growing accustomed to going through life without the added weight of alcohol to carry itRead More
When former child actor Jenette McCurdy released her autobiography, I’m Glad My Mom Died, it sold out at every major retailer in less than 24 hours. The book tells McCurdy’s experiences with a physically, mentally, and emotionally abusive mother. Many readers related to McCurdy through her raw and dark-humored retelling. The book raised an importantRead More
If you take painkillers or opioids to manage chronic pain, you may think that they’re helping you cope. In reality, these drugs are potentially addictive, and prolonged use can lead to dependence. Recognizing whether or not you’re addicted to painkillers is important. This way, you can seek help from a treatment center. Opioid addiction hasRead More
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), officially classified as major depressive disorder (MDD) with seasonal patterns, causes people to experience mood and motivation changes for two to four months in the year. According to the National Library of Medicine, 0.5% to 3% of all people, 10% to 25% of people with MDD, and 25% of people withRead More
When you have an addiction, it’s not just you who is affected by it. Your friends and family are also impacted. The good news is that people who love you don’t have to be afraid or feel they cannot trust you anymore. Instead, they can be there for you and help you get through thisRead More
Recovery is a lifelong journey of healing. Part of that journey is recognizing your triggers. You have completed treatment and may face anxieties associated with triggers. Somedays, your recovery is remarkable, and other days, you may struggle. On the days when you struggle, others may say the phrase, “Just breathe.” At the moment, it isRead More