Recovering from addiction while experiencing chronic pain is one of the toughest, most aggravating challenges a human being can face. Opioids are commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain, which can make pain management difficult while working through the journey of recovery. How we manage chronic pain in the United States has been both a culprit …
Coming out on the other side of a detox and recovery program is a momentous time in your life and cause for celebration. However, the work doesn’t end here. This is the point at which you will take everything you learned in the past few weeks to create a great new life for yourself. Addiction …
Addiction can affect anyone regardless of race, social status, occupation, or gender. However, individuals who suffer from a mental illness are considered to be at a higher risk of struggling with addiction than those who do not. This common problem is known as a co-occurring disorder. The 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health …
Gratitude does not depend on what a person has or the material possessions they own. But it relies on the willingness to seek thanks for the things that mean the most to them. In this spirit of thanksgiving, we wanted to highlight how important gratitude in recovery can be for a successful journey. Being thankful …
Anyone who has ever dealt with a family member, spouse, close friend, or themself addicted to drugs or alcohol knows just how difficult a battle it is. And one of the most predictive factors of someone building a successful recovery is their length of time in treatment. If you have left treatment early, know that …
The sound of glasses clinking together. The smell of alcohol on your sister’s breath. Eating Thanksgiving dinner. Walking into a restaurant you haven’t visited in a long time. Alcohol cravings can happen at any time – day or night. Whether you’re expecting it or not, it’s important to identify the triggers that are causing your …
Once you have decided to obtain sobriety, you might begin to go down a path you never intended. A sober life can provide so many benefits you may never have imagined. Why choose sobriety? These are some of the biggest gifts of sobriety and how it can change your life. 1. Rebuild & repair relationships …
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If someone you love is struggling with addiction it’s natural to want to help in any way possible. The trouble is the fine line between supporting and enabling, and many times it is unclear where this line lies. Often it can be very difficult to see the line at all. Because of that people frequently …
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Addiction to illicit drugs remains one of the world’s major issues, and it will continue to be a difficult task to completely rid the globe of this menace. One of the oldest problems in the world involves a drug that a lot of young individuals fall prey to. In this article, we will look into …