Category: Addiction

Self-care has become a more common term in recent years and can mean something different depending on who you ask. In general, practicing good self-care means taking the necessary steps on a daily basis to…

It can be challenging to stay motivated and in a positive mood all the time. It can be especially hard if you’ve recently experienced a lot of disappointments, setbacks, or failures. These periods of low…

If you’re an animal lover, you know how uplifting it can be to spend some quality time with a pet. Did you know that spending time with animals can actually help with mental health issues…

While it can be deeply frustrating, relapse is a normal part of the recovery journey, and it doesn’t mean that treatment has failed. If you have recently experienced a relapse, it is essential to remember…

Accidental overdose occurs every day throughout the United States, ending the lives of many prematurely and tearing apart families. In many cases, deaths from overdose could have been prevented if those around the individual took…

It can be very painful to watch somebody that you care about struggle with a substance use disorder. This problem is more common than you might think. Studies show that drug or alcohol misuse will…

Once an individual with a substance use disorder has gone through detox, they have taken the first step towards recovery. However, the hard work isn’t finished there. Recovery is a continual process that they must…

Unfortunately, many people of all ages deal with some type of eating disorder during their lifetime. They can be bright about by many factors, including the critical words of a parent or significant other, bullying…

If you have recently gone through detox and are new to your recovery journey, it is a good idea to avoid events or situations where it is likely that drugs or alcohol will be present….