The holiday season is officially here. For many, that means it’s a time of celebration. Whether you’re going to family get-togethers, work events, or parties with friends, it’s a wonderful time to connect with the people you care about, and be a little extra merry. Unfortunately, many holiday events have alcohol [...]
Almost everyone has a bit of codependency in their personality. But, someone who is described as a codependent typically seeks out people who might struggle with anything from self-esteem issues to addiction. Unfortunately, codependents can have a negative impact on addiction recovery. A codependent person in a relationship, or [...]
Everyone faces hardship at some point. Life is difficult, and people struggle. It’s how everyone handles those challenges that makes a difference. While everyone has to deal with struggles, people who are recovering from substance abuse disorders and addiction may take the cake. Recovery can be one of the [...]
Recovering from an addiction can be a long and rocky journey. As much as you might want every moment to be smooth and easy, that usually isn’t the case. Real life is still out there, and it’s often filled with difficult situations. When you’re a recovering addict, those situations [...]
Journaling has many benefits to your overall mental health. It can be especially effective if you have a hard time opening up to others or can’t seem to organize your thoughts verbally. But it goes beyond conditions like anxiety or depression. Journaling is actually a great tool to use [...]
Spirituality has been used by therapists and counselors across the globe as a construct to help those dealing with mental health issues and addiction. Unfortunately, it’s often hard to conceptualize. Because spirituality can be different for everyone, it has been difficult to control in a clinical setting. My friends [...]
The very first steps in your recovery from addiction might seem daunting. It wasn’t effortless getting through the withdrawal symptoms, but you did it. Now it’s time to start thinking about the long-term. It’s necessary to build a sustainable recovery program to make those efforts count in the long-run. [...]
