MAINTAINING SOBRIETY IN VARIOUS SOCIAL CLIMATES
In addition to individuals going through recovery, more and more people are choosing to lead a ‘cleaner’ lifestyle, one without alcohol and drugs. This feat is absolutely possible, but understand that it takes time to adjust to the fact that you are abstaining from alcohol or drugs for yourself, and that it can also take […]
WAYS THAT DRUGS CAN DAMAGE YOU PHYSICALLY
There are many different ways in which heavy drug use can lead to facial sores. Each substance that causes facial sores has a different way of doing so. Here’s how commonly abused drugs can cause facial sores: Alcohol: Alcohol abuse can cause liver disease. Liver disease can lead to many skin problems, including sores called […]
HOW THE EFFECTS OF ADDICTION SHAPES THE LIVES OF YOUTH
Drug addiction gets passed through families like a genetic disease. A child who uses drugs isn’t always following in the footsteps of their parents, and there are many drug users who were raised by loving, drug free parents. However, a parent who smokes heavily is more likely to raise a child who also smokes, and […]
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND DRUG USE
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, OCD is a mental health disorder that affects approximately 1.2% of the adult population. It is characterized by repetitive cycles of alternating obsessive thoughts and the resulting compulsive behaviors. Obsessions may revolve around a particular fear, disgust, perfectionism, or something the individual feels they cannot control. The […]
REASONS WHY RECOVERY IS IMPORTANT
Oftentimes, when people It provides positive reinforcement The phrase “Practice, practice, practice?” is familiar to almost everyone! Whether you’re trying to learn a new sport, how to play an instrument, or battling addiction after leaving rehab, practice always makes perfect. The more you reinforce the skills you learned to stay clean and sober, the easier […]
COMMON COPING SKILLS TAUGHT IN REHAB
If you’re in recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, one of the cornerstones is learning new coping skills. If a person has been turning to substance abuse to numb pain, or deal with complex emotions, they will need a healthy replacement once that substance has been taken away. Common Coping Skills Taught in Rehab Coming […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
As America attempted to plow through the wreckage left by the Prohibition Movement in 1933, the public still faced problems with budding alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Possibly inspired by the early temperance groups that sprouted along the East Coast, individuals started to gather in an attempt to help people suffering from this illness (first identified […]
How Smoking Can Harm Your Unborn Baby
Smoking is a harmful and unappealing pastime, as you fully know. Cigarette smoke contains a variety of 7,000 toxic chemicals and poisons, 70 of which can trigger some dangerous types of cancer. Meanwhile, users are also putting the lives of bystanders at risk by exhaling secondhand smoke, which can sometimes be more dangerous than the […]
STAYING SOBER IN THE SUMMER
Summer means time off, sunny days, and outdoor fun. Summer also brings, a challenging time for a person in recovery. It is very important to you to stay sober while enjoying the summer parties. While enjoying the outdoor barbecues, the beach, and camping you may feel tempted to slip into old habits. Frequently, many […]
SMART RECOVERY
Self-Management and Recovery Training, or SMART Recovery, is a non-profit support program for people with substance use disorders. It also focuses on any co-occurring disorders like anxiety or depression. It is an alternative to 12-step programs like A.A. because there is no emphasis on religion or spirituality. Rather, the focus is on learning to manage cravings […]
