We all know weddings should be fun — not a reason for concern. However, when you’ve just started on the road to recovery, or you’ve been taking steps to stay sober for a while, a wedding may be just the thing to derail your hard work and effort. Whether it’s at the open bar, after-party,…
When you’ve made up your mind to seek treatment for addiction, it can be hard to know where to start. Many people turn to the written word in times of distress. Spiritual books, lists and inspirational quotes are all forms of reading material that can help motivate you to overcome an addiction. Why Quotes? Often,…
E-cigarette use has become popular in the past couple of years, especially for teens. According to a survey from the National Institute of Drug Abuse, 37% of high school seniors tried vaping in 2018, compared to 28% in 2017. However, vaping poses many threats to a person’s physical, emotional and mental well-being. Many teens who…
Starting a new relationship can be exhilarating. But if you or someone you know is considering beginning a new relationship after recovery, there’s reason to reconsider. The emotional highs of a romantic relationship can mimic how your brain feels on drugs or alcohol. If you’re in recovery from an addiction, give yourself time. When challenges…
We know how hard recovery can be after years of alcohol consumption and abuse. Sometimes, all you need to get started on the road to recovery are simple reminders of why stopping alcohol use is beneficial for your overall well-being. Here are five ways stopping alcohol use can improve your life. 1. Save Time One…
If addiction has impacted your marriage, you may be wondering if the only solution is to separate from your spouse. With work, determination and love, you and your spouse may be able to recover and restore your marriage after addiction. Whether one or both of you struggle with a substance use problem, there is hope.…
Alcoholism is a disease that we can’t see or often understand unless we’ve experienced it ourselves. All we can see are the repercussions and impact it leaves on the addicts and their loved ones. As a result, it’s easy to believe misconceptions about this invisible disease — but these false perceptions can ultimately be damaging…
Many people refer to college as the best years of their life. The time period has the potential to pave the way for your future success as you devote yourself to learning, personal growth and social networking. That said, college has also often become synonymous with partying, drinking and drug use, which can lead to…
Music has a universal ability to empower, energize and inspire. It also has the power to influence its audience, often without them realizing it. When it comes to a culture of drinking and drugs, music has been shown to play a role in helping to fuel addiction and normalize a seriously unhealthy way of life.…
If you’re dating the child of an alcoholic parent, you may be wondering how their past experiences will impact your romantic relationship. Or you may have already seen the effects at work and are searching for healthy ways to understand and resolve them. First of all, know that this dynamic is not a rarity. One…