Nobody likes to not be able to fall asleep at night. The tossing and turning, the endless thoughts, the stress that plagues the body and mind – all of it can cause a person to feel completely exhausted, simply because… Read More ›
Category: Addiction
Being There for a Loved One with Addiction
One of the most challenging situations a person can experience is helping a loved one overcome addiction – and the mere change of pursuing recovery can be extremely difficult for everyone involved. Change doesn’t happen overnight, but it will be… Read More ›
Family Members: How to Deal with an Addict’s Excuses
Most of us know of someone with an addiction. Some of us have incredibly close relationships with these individuals, and it’s hard to see them struggle with substance abuse. Perhaps you’ve tried to confront your loved one many times, only… Read More ›
The Three Phases of Relapse
Recovery is considered a lifelong process for a reason – because we’re constantly learning new things and discovering how to work through our trials and tribulations. Recovery is about learning what leads us to better living and what puts us… Read More ›
The Opioid Epidemic
In recent years there has been a severe increase in the selling and use of opioids. So much so, that it has been deemed a crisis or epidemic because of how fast opioid addiction continues to spread and how many… Read More ›
Keeping a Clear Mind to Decrease Stress and Improve Sleep
Most people have struggled with racing thoughts at least once in their lives, some more so than others. Too often, days are spent rushing. We are constantly ten steps ahead of the present moment and our minds are filled with… Read More ›
Justifications That Lead You to Relapse
Relapse is, unfortunately, a common occurrence in the recovery community. There is a multitude of reasons and justifications that your mind can come up with that will convince you to begin using drugs and/or alcohol again. It can be discouraging… Read More ›
Animal Therapy in Recovery
Animals have been known to perform miracles in emotional healing. After all, dogs are man’s best friend, right? They are the most self-sacrificing species and we have formed such a special bond with them. The benefits of animal therapy are… Read More ›
Am I an Alcoholic And/Or Addict?
Substance use disorder is baffling to many professionals and sufferers alike because it is a disorder that tells you that you don’t have it. Features like this make it difficult to diagnose, as many alcoholics and addicts experience a state… Read More ›
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a type of psychological treatment used to help treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs), and so much more. Previous psychologists have discovered the main principles of CBT, which are: That… Read More ›