Detoxing from Alcohol: What to Expect
Addiction to alcohol is a problem in pretty much every country in the world. You probably know that alcohol addiction is dangerous. Is detoxing from alcohol uncomfortable or dangerous? How…
Understanding Gabapentin Abuse
Gabapentin is a prescription drug with a variety of uses, primarily for people with seizure disorders. People can abuse it by taking it with other drugs. For drugs like opioids,…
Finding Your Passions in Recovery
Sobriety is a new territory for most people in recovery. If you’re in treatment, you’ll probably have your days and hours planned out. Once you’re sober, you have a lot…
Learning Emotional Regulation
Everyone who is new to recovery arrives with raw emotions. After all, you have probably been stuffing them deep inside for a while. Now that the drugs are removed, your…
Sharing Recovery With Parents
Many people in recovery have rocky relationships with their families. Whether there is disfunction or you’re carrying guilt and shame, it can be hard for you to think about your…
How to Start Socializing in Recovery
Socializing can seem difficult in early recovery, even if a person made friends easily before. You may have once had a lot of friends before your addiction began to take…
Sleep is More Important Than Ever in Recovery
You’ve probably heard a lot in the media about sleep and health throughout your life. Getting enough is one of America’s favorite topics, and yet so few people get the…
Healthy Habits for Life and Recovery
In recovery, halting the use of drugs is one of the best ways to take care of your health. Many newcomers end up skipping out on other healthy habits. Sometimes…
The First 30 Days of Recovery
Many people wonder what to expect in the first 30 days of recovery. Choosing a life of recovery is choosing freedom from addiction. Recovery is available to anyone that wants…
HALT: Use This Acronym For Healthier Recovery
Have you heard the term HALT yet in recovery? It stands for hungry, angry, lonely, and tired – several triggers that can hijack a positive attitude and lifestyle in recovery.…
