Coping with Loneliness and Addiction Recovery
There is no doubt that even as big as the world is, sometimes it can feel very empty and lonely. If you are not coping with loneliness well, and you […]
Connections Between Drinking and Social Media
Social media is almost unavoidable in today’s culture. Billions of people are multiple social media platforms, using them as a way to stay in touch with distant friends and stay […]
What Is Wine Mom Culture?
Have you heard about the wine mom culture? It is the fashionable, trendy thing to do – have a glass of wine to manage the stress of being a mom. […]
Dangers of Mixing Benzos and Alcohol
What are the dangers of combining benzos and alcohol? It is not uncommon for people to use two drugs together. Doing so can enhance the effects of one of the […]
The Dangers of Mixing Substances
Polydrug use is a type of addictive behavior in which a person mixes two drugs together and uses them at the same time. The dangers of mixing substances like this […]
What Is Polysubstance Abuse and How It Affects You?
Mixing drugs and alcohol is not uncommon when people go out partying in today’s society. Many of those who partake in it however do not know about the dangers they […]
Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Traumatic events occur at some point in almost everyone’s lives. Do you have some type of traumatic event in your past that you do not like to think about or […]
Depression and Drug Abuse
Millions of Americans struggle with depression every year. Depression and drug abuse often go hand-in-hand. Many people do not recognize that they have both. They do not know what happened […]
The Benefits of a Strong Support System for Recovery
Drug and alcohol addiction creates a big change in a person. It has physical implications, but it also changes relationships, thought patterns, and overall confidence. Many of those who struggle […]
What Is an Alumni Program?
Drug and alcohol addiction is never cured. It is a lifetime commitment you take on to improve your health and wellbeing. Once you complete your treatment program, you are not […]
Stress and Relapse Can Go Hand-in-Hand
You are stressed. Every day, you are facing incredible stress. If you are in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, it is critical to manage your stress in the most […]
Signs of Stress and How to Deal with Them
Stress is a common component of life. It is a natural way for the body to react to surroundings that could be dangerous in some way. Yet, for some people, […]