After drug and alcohol rehab, many are in a big rush to start a new romantic relationship. Some find refuge in the relationship, others like the way it makes them feel to fall in love, and others are looking for validation and support. Whatever the reason, starting new relationships in the first year of recovery … Continue reading New Relationships in Recovery: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
January 26, 2011
Alcoholism kills dreams. In a relatively short amount of time, addictive behavior can destroy what you have built over your lifetime – your reputation, your relationships and your career…your future. Are you one of the many people who have lost their jobs and professional standing due to alcohol abuse? Or have you been forced into … Continue reading Your Career After Alcohol Rehab
January 21, 2011
If you struggle with substance abuse or addiction, you’ve likely heard that the secret to winning the battle against your addiction is using the 12 Steps. Whether the 12 Steps you’re using have been adjusted for a process addiction, like gambling, they remain the most widely implemented treatment module for alcoholics and addicts. However, a … Continue reading Alternatives to a 12-Step Program
November 24, 2010
For those of us who are free of mental illness, it can be difficult to comprehend the powerful nature of addiction. As a result, interactions with a friend who is an alcoholic can feel awkward. When you speak with a recovering alcoholic, it’s normal to try to fill the conversation with unrelated topics. Here are … Continue reading How to Talk to an Alcoholic
November 15, 2010
When you think about it, drug and alcohol addiction is like a slow suicide.[1] You may not want to end your life in the heat of the moment. But you do permit the gradual poisoning of your mind and body. Some people also get strong suicidal thoughts and urges during their active addiction and subsequent … Continue reading Feeling Suicidal During Recovery
November 3, 2010
You have gotten past a lot of hurdles to get sober. It’s been a tough road, but it’s been worth it. The following seven things could derail your sobriety and set you back at square one. Find out what they are and learn how to keep your sobriety in check.
September 30, 2010
On This Page: Negative Thinking in Addiction Recovery Black and White Thinking in Addiction Recovery The Mental Battle of Addiction If you took a running tally of all the negative thoughts that pass through your mind in a few minutes, would they outnumber the positive or neutral ones? If you did this several times during … Continue reading The Mental Side of Addiction Recovery
September 26, 2010
Women are strong. They meet and overcome challenges no one expects them to. This does not mean they are invincible. Just like anyone, women can and do face substance abuse and addiction problems. They often struggle invisibly or in silence, but they do struggle. If you are a woman trapped by addiction, you know the … Continue reading Facts About Women and Drug Addiction
June 3, 2010
When you think about older people drinking alcohol, so many misconceptions and stereotypes exist. A new revealing study done by the school of medicine UCLA exposes much more about risky drinking by people 60 years old and older.[1] Many people assume that drinking at an older age isn’t that much of a problem or that … Continue reading At-Risk Alcohol Abuse Among Older People
April 25, 2010