Addiction is a national epidemic. It is considered a chronic, progressive condition, meaning that symptoms will worsen over time if left unaddressed. This disease affects your brain and behavior; over time, you may notice that your life has changed significantly to protect and preserve your substance use. Lying, spending large amounts of money, and drinking …
Cravings are powerful desires to use alcohol or drugs that can trick us into sabotaging our recovery journey. As our brain continues to heal from substance abuse, it is important to learn strategies for managing them in order to prevent relapse. Identifying triggers that cause cravings and having a plan in place to get through …
Mindfulness meditation is the practice of being completely present in the moment without any judgement. It may sound simple, but as the old adage goes “simple is not to be confused with easy”. Incorporating mindfulness as part of your recovery journey is especially helpful. In the past, specific behaviors or thoughts may have contributed to …
Substance Abuse triggers are emotional or physical stimuli that we all experience whether in recovery or not. They are feelings such as depression, anxiety, boredom, guilt, regret, or any other emotional feeling that motivates a particular action. They can also be physical such as seeing something on tv or social media, a holiday or event …
As the new year approaches and before the holidays are upon us, many of us are starting to think about getting healthier and beginning to make positive changes for the upcoming year. Sober October is a chance to embrace positive changes or even begin a new journey. This article provides you with some tips to …
