Words cannot even describe how lonely an addiction can become. Addictions are progressive and secretive in nature which will make you push someone away who you think may hamper your abilities to get drunk or high. Eventually, you may find yourself hanging out with...
Anyone who has the appropriate tools for their personal recovery from drug and alcohol recovery can stay sober. Some people find that becoming a member in a 12-Step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) can give them the guiding force they need in a Higher Power...
Companionship is important to have in your daily life. When you were in the throes of your addiction, attempting to maintain healthy relationships was nearly impossible. You were of little use to those around you while you were under the influence. Now that you are in...
The age-old battle with the in-laws has been around for centuries. There are endless jokes about in-laws, especially an overbearing mother-in-law, which are often true. Blending two families together that have different ways of coexisting with each other could mean...
Summer is the time for people to go crazy with fun. With the sunshine on point, the kids out of school, and vacations on the horizon, there is nothing better than loading up on some summer enjoyment. There is entertainment for you to take stock in that will not only...
July is known as national picnic month and what better way to participate than to go outside and enjoy some delicious food in the summertime weather. With a little planning of food, drink. plasticware, napkins, and plates, you can be setup on a picnic in no time. Pack...
One of the main reasons why you probably drink, and use is to avoid the feelings that make you feel lousy and worthless. Any trauma and abuse that you may have endured in the past can create adverse feelings that will continue to stay with you in your present moment....
When you think of self-care, you may think of things that you wish you could do to help make your life more peaceful and enjoyable. Putting other people's needs before your own may be a pretty common occurrence for you, but the reality is that you are not helping them...
Now that the summer is here in full force, you have many reasons to stay sober. Summer is typically known to be the season of fun because kids are out of school, the weather is beautiful for so many outdoor activities, and summer is a popular time for people go on...
You may have found yourself some security from your addiction while you were surrounded by the walls of your rehabilitation facility to receive the help that you desperately needed. Unfortunately, the road to recovery does not end here. Now that you have made it out...
