SOCIALIZING WITH COWORKERS WHILE MAINTAINING SOBRIETY
It can be a challenge to return to normalcy after rehab. Here is info on socializing with coworkers while maintaining sobriety. Socializing with Coworkers While Maintaining Sobriety Fear affects all of us to some degree, no matter how outgoing or confident we seem on the outside. Long after substance abuse has crossed from the realm […]
CREATING YOUR OWN SOBRIETY TOOLBOX
A sobriety toolbox can be anything to help you prevent relapse. So here are ideas for creating your own sobriety toolbox. Creating Your Own Sobriety Toolbox A “sobriety toolbox” is any defense that you can go to or use in order to prevent a relapse back into addiction, as well as maintain your sobriety. Below […]
WHAT EXACTLY ARE DATE RAPE DRUGS?
So what exactly are date rape drugs? Here is what you need to know. Date Rape Drugs So called date rape drugs are also found at raves, college parties, clubs, and sometimes in high school social environments. They are powerful drugs that can cause severe health problems, developmental issues, overdose, and even death. Further complicating […]
Tips For Moms With Children In Recovery
A mother’s love doesn’t fade— no matter the age of the child. When your child is battling addiction, you want to do everything possible to help them heal. For many mothers, getting their child into a rehab program is a top priority. But what happens when your child gets admitted into rehab? How do you […]
How To Approach A Friend Who Needs Addiction Treatment
Watching a friend struggle with an addiction is scary… but deciding to talk to a friend that is struggling with an addiction and encourage professional treatment (such as rehab) can feel like an absolutely insurmountable and terrifying task. It is natural for those struggling with the disease of addiction to be in denial of their […]
Can Drug Addiction Run In The Family?
When your doctor asks you for your family history, it isn’t for no reason. Being aware of what health conditions your family members may suffer from may provide the missing puzzle pieces necessary for your doctor to be able to establish sound conclusions about your health for you. The cause of alcohol and drug addiction […]
What To Learn From Your Parent’s Addictions
If you have ever found yourself uttering these words: we hear you, we understand you, and we see you. Having a parent that struggles with an addiction – whether that be to substances or to a certain behavioral pattern – can be one of the most entirely challenging experiences to shoulder as a child and […]
10 Best Supplements For Anxiety
Anxiety is a mental illness that can prove to be undoubtedly debilitating for many of its sufferers. Of course, tons of pharmaceutical drugs have begun to emerge in the last decade that can assist in the improvement of mental health. Despite the emergence and rapid development of psychotropic drugs and prescription medications, some people still […]
HOW A CHANGE IN SEASONS CAN AFFECT SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER
For anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming, but those diagnosed with co-occurring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can find it especially challenging. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of seasonal depression that is common during the dreary winter months. It is closely related to other co-occurring conditions such […]
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALCOHOLICS?
There is a stereotype in America about what a typical alcoholic looks like. However, studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) put that belief to rest. These organizations conducted a national, clinical study originating from […]
