Getting treatment for an addiction takes courage and resolve. People who can draw on the support of those around them have an easier time dealing…
When you drink heavily, your mind and body pay the price for your addiction. Every day becomes a struggle in your own skin. You may…
Have you ever heard someone talk about Recovery Month and wondered what it was? Recovery Month is an annual event sponsored by the Substance Abuse and…
Learning to ask for help is one of the hardest lessons for many to learn. You may look at requesting aid as making yourself vulnerable…
When you suffer from addiction, the first step in overcoming your dependency is detoxification. This is when you stop consuming the drug or alcohol you…
Setting goals can play a critical role in Recovery from addiction. When you achieve a goal, you feel a surge of confidence in yourself and…
Depression is a common but serious mental illness that comes with many negative emotional and physical symptoms. Depression can affect a person’s ability to enjoy…
All of us keep a running dialogue with ourselves throughout the day. Whether it’s personal commentary, thoughts on life, the circumstances of your day or…
You finally did it. Finishing a rehabilitation program is something to celebrate as some of your worst hardships are behind you. Walking out of the…
Does your everyday routine leave your body — and your brain — a bit too drained? We’re used to our lives being busy, but when…