You have probably had a blackout if you have ever had to ask yourself, “What happened last night?” after drinking or trying to put the night together with a hazy recall. Blackouts: The Science Blackouts are gaps in recollection induced… Read More ›
Category: Alcohol Addiction
Using the Right Resources in Recovery to Fight Old Habits
Handling stress in addiction recovery revolves around fighting old habits. You’re likely to have already established a few new habits toward your recovery. However, to prevent yourself from repeating previous stress reactions, you need to know how to use the… Read More ›
Coping With Cravings While Maintaining Long-Term Sobriety
Cravings are an unfortunate inevitability throughout the recovery process. They can be extremely intense in the early phases of recovery, such as during detox and residential care, but can persist throughout any stage of recovery. Those who have worked hard… Read More ›
Living One Day at a Time in Recovery
What sounds easier to you—committing to remaining sober for the next 24 hours or a lifetime? The principle of living one day at a time originates from Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). This principle is especially beneficial in the early days of recovery… Read More ›
Tackling a Drinking Culture and Maintaining Sobriety
For those suffering from an addiction to alcohol, engaging in a recovery program can be invaluable for learning more about oneself and one’s goals within a safe, supportive and sober environment. However, it is essential to remember that the recovery… Read More ›
The Rise of Alcoholism During the Pandemic
Living with alcoholism is already a battlefield. Coping with alcoholism during a global pandemic complicates sobriety. COVID-19 has forced millions into “locking down” in their homes due to job loss, providing home-schooling for children, or health issues. People are dealing… Read More ›
How COVID-19 is Leading to Problematic Drinking
It’s almost been a year since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. When the first lockdown began, it sparked a lot of changes in our lives. Suddenly, we were wearing masks to run our errands, working from home, and fighting… Read More ›
Letting Go of Resentment to Find Long-Term Sobriety
Resentment may play an important role in fueling an addiction or as a potential trigger for relapse. It may have even been somebody’s resentments towards themselves or another that began their substance abuse as a way of numbing these negative… Read More ›
How To Benefit From a 12-Step Program if You Aren’t Religious
A widely-held belief is that 12-Step programs are religious in nature, and if you are an atheist or agnostic who wishes to participate, then good luck. This is not the case and is a common misconception people have. An important… Read More ›
What it Means to Commit to Recovery
Recovery is a transformative experience where each person can set future goals and discover new practices that can lead to a new, sober lifestyle. However, recovery is challenging and requires a great deal of commitment. Nothing about overcoming an addiction… Read More ›