If you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, one of the cornerstones is learning new coping skills. If a…
REASONS WHY RECOVERY IS IMPORTANT
- July 4, 2020
It provides positive reinforcement The phrase “Practice, practice, practice?” is familiar to almost everyone! Whether you’re trying to learn a…
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND DRUG USE
- July 2, 2020
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, OCD is a mental health disorder that affects approximately 1.2% of the…
HOW THE EFFECTS OF ADDICTION SHAPES THE LIVES OF YOUTH
- June 29, 2020
Drug addiction gets passed through families like a genetic disease. A child who uses drugs isn’t always following in the…
WAYS THAT DRUGS CAN DAMAGE YOU PHYSICALLY
- June 26, 2020
There are many different ways in which heavy drug use can lead to facial sores. Each substance that causes facial…
MAINTAINING SOBRIETY IN VARIOUS SOCIAL CLIMATES
- June 20, 2020
In addition to individuals going through recovery, more and more people are choosing to lead a ‘cleaner’ lifestyle, one without…
SHARING YOUR RECOVERY STORY
- June 18, 2020
One of the greatest reasons to share your decision to cut back or to stop drinking is to gain the…
REMEMBERING YOUR FREEDOM FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE
- June 17, 2020
The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a day that we celebrate across our nation every year. Independence Day…
MOVING FORWARD FROM A RELAPSE
- June 15, 2020
Experiencing yourself return to substance use can be highly discouraging, but it isn’t the end of the world. It is…
HOW SUBSTANCE ABUSE IMPACTS THE FAMILY UNIT
- June 15, 2020
Substance use disorder can cause increased tensions in a family, which often leads to stress and negativity, as well as…