How Are Your Resolutions Going?
Here we are, New Years has passed and we are in the midst of January. Now’s a good time to…
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Dual Diagnosis – Addiction and Mental Illness
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that half of those who struggle with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)…
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Boundaries in Early Recovery
Boundaries are guidelines, rules or limits of how people expect to be treated, how they will allow themselves to be…
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Living in the Present
There are times that we have to choose to be in the here and now and times when it just…
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Benzodiazepines
The first benzodiazepine was chlordiazepoxide, and it was introduced in 1960 to treat insomnia, general anxiety disorder (GAD), seizures, alcohol…
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Misconceptions About Alcohol Use
Sometimes life can feel a bit lonely as a non-drinker, especially when it’s a new identity. It can feel like…
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Poem About A Healthy Balanced Trinity
Who’s this “we” that will rescue me From beneath this deep dark sea Not God nor Buddha will help me…
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Alcohol and How it Effects Quality Sleep
According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 20% of adults use alcohol to go to sleep. Especially when…
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High-Risk Situations for Relapse and How to Avoid Them
Recovery from addiction is a challenging but transformative journey. It involves overcoming numerous obstacles and adopting healthier coping skills to build a fulfilling life. However, one crucial aspect that individuals in recovery must address is navigating high-risk situations for relapse.
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How Methamphetamines Affect People’s Lives
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It can be snorted, smoked, injected or ingested. …
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