Having Support is Essential to Long-Lasting Sobriety When it comes to sustained sobriety, one of the most important factors is having a solid support group and network of individuals who are there for you. When individuals have the help they need at...
Trigger Management and Coping Strategies When you are in remission from addiction, maintaining your sobriety can be an everyday challenge. It takes a lot of mental strength and willpower in order to sustain your sobriety and coping mechanisms can help you better...
Choosing the Right Facility for Your Recovery Addiction treatment should be taken very seriously as addiction is classified as a disease that requires professional care and support in order to overcome. This is why individuals must do extensive research on all of...
Tips for Managing Holiday Woes While the holidays are intended to be enjoyable and happy occasions, they can also bring about feelings of anxiety and stress, especially for those who struggle with a mental health disorder. If you are recovering from drug...
SAD May be Linked to Substance Abuse and Addiction Those who struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) are more susceptible to the disease of addiction. Seasonal Affective Disorder is classified as a mental illness which means it requires the help of treatment,...
Caring for Your Mental Health is of Utmost Importance Many individuals underestimate how much the state of their mental health affects everything else in their lives, from relationships to addiction. If your mental health is suffering then you will not be in...
The Effects of Alcohol Can Exacerbate Anxiety Studies have shown that alcohol can amplify anxiety in those who struggle with this mental health condition. Those who struggle with anxiety are also more likely to resort to alcohol as a coping mechanism as...
Seeking Treatment That Offers All Levels of Addiction Care When searching for a treatment center, it’s important to choose a center that offers a full continuum of care. This will ensure that you receive the support and assistance that you need from...
Staying Connected to Friends and Family Aids Mental Health and Recovery Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction can be tough, especially if you were a long-term user. While recovery is always a work in progress, there are certain things that you can...
Misconceptions of Addiction and Substance Abuse When it comes to substance abuse and addiction, ideas surrounding these can often be misconstrued, mistaken, and outright wrong. It’s important to understand where truth meets myth when it comes to addiction so that individuals can...
