January 13, 2020
Here’s Why Gratitude in Recovery Is Essential and Keeps You Sober
“A grateful heart will never relapse.” This phrase and variations on it are commonly heard in 12-step programs and other recovery programs. They serve as a reminder that gratitude is an essential part of recovering from addiction. Addicts and alcoholics in recovery are often told to develop a gratitude practice as part of their daily…
Read moreJanuary 13, 2020
6 Helpful Approaches to Meditation for Addiction Recovery
Addiction Mental Health Substance Abuse
Did you know that over 35 million Americans have tried meditation? More people are trying meditation to improve their emotional and physical well-being. Using meditation for addiction is a useful technique to help you along the road to recovery. If you’ve never considered meditation or you’re skeptical about using it during treatment, keep reading. There are many…
Read moreDecember 18, 2019
Celebrate these holidays without alcohol
Addiction Alcohol Substance Abuse
The festive season is here and people are busy making plans to soak themselves in the celebrations. The holiday season is all about fun and frolic, excitement, family gatherings, and sumptuous delicacies and drinks. However, as an individual concerned with their health, one should be careful about what and how much they eat and drink,…
Read moreNovember 06, 2019
How do I know if my partner is doing drugs?
Coping with a partner’s substance abuse can turn one’s life upside down. When addiction enters a relationship, all the trust that took years to build gets thrown out of the window. When a partner gets hooked to any substance, they may go to any length to conceal the fact from their partners. While breaking up with them may seem like a…
Read moreOctober 07, 2019
Effects of cocaine use
Most people know that cocaine use is a bad idea, however, a lot of them may not know exactly why. While cocaine was originally developed as a painkiller, nowadays it is used as an addictive drug identified by multiple street names that can be snorted, ingested, and/or injected in an effort to gain a fast-acting…
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