Fentanyl Overdoses Rise Rapidly During Pandemic
The pandemic has strained the social safety net of America. Many people have fallen into despair with closures, job losses, and a government that can’t decide on relief. And focusing…
5 Powerful Self-Esteem Boosting Exercises
Many people in recovery struggle with self-esteem. Do you put yourself down when something doesn’t go your way? Do you feel like things are always your fault, or you just…
Pets, Treatment and Recovery
Pets are great companions through thick and thin. So it’s probably not a secret that their presence in our lives changes us for the better. Studies have repeatedly shown that…
Is Synthetic Marijuana Dangerous?
Synthetic marijuana, often called Spice and K2, is becoming pervasive on the streets of America. These synthetic cannabinoids have become popular among people on probation and parole, or people with…
Tips for Parents of Addicted Adults
As a parent of an addicted person, life may be difficult and scary, right from the moment you first realized your adult child had a problem. Many parents, uninvolved in…
5 Tips for Coping With Anger
In recovery, like life, there are a lot of emotions and situations you'll learn how to cope with. From time to time, you’ll end up in a situation where you’re…
What Does Trauma Have to Do With Addiction?
For many women in recovery, trauma is something they have experienced. Whether this trauma stems from a single event or events throughout life, its effects can be powerful and confusing.…
Why Do People Become Addicted To Drugs?
People who use drugs and become addicted will tell you that there’s a variety of reasons they first started using them. Some people try them out of curiosity or to…
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Challenges You Might Face in Your Recovery Journey
Recovery is a journey, not a destination. The beginning of this journey can seem confusing or scary, but eventually, the storm clears out, and you will begin to see the…
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Does Prescription Opioid Abuse Lead To Heroin?
Can Prescription Opioid Abuse Lead To Heroin Abuse? Prescription Opioid Pain Medication abuse has led to increased Heroin Abuse and accidental deaths in recent years in the USA and the…
