How to Handle Cravings
Cravings are an unavoidable part of entering into sobriety. Here are three easy to use ideas to help cope with cravings along with 20 ways to overcome them.
Triggers and Cravings
Triggers and Cravings Triggers and cravings can be one of the most difficult aspects of recovery from alcoholism and drug abuse. A trigger is anything that brings back painful thou
Understanding Drug Relapse in Addiction
Drug Relapse in Addiction Relapse, in the context of drug use, involves the recurrence of pathological drug use after a period of abstinence. There are various types of substances
Tips for Maintaining Positivity in Addiction Recovery
Maintaining Positivity in Addiction Recovery While there is really no way to avoid negativity completely in life, you can make the commitment to focus on positivity instead. In add
Tips for Staying Sober in College
Tips for Students Choosing to Stay Sober in College According to the Wall Street Journal, students between the ages of 18 and 24 represent the largest-growing demographic of indivi
Making Sobriety Top Priority Following Election
Making Sobriety Top Priority Following Election As one of the most turbulent presidential elections in history comes to an end, countless Americans are finding themselves overwhelm
Maintaining Sobriety Following the Election
Maintaining Sobriety Following the Election Millions of Americans are finding themselves overwhelmed with fear, stress, panic, and anger as one of the most turbulent presidential c
National Recovery Month
Recognizing National Recovery Month Every September National Recovery Month, a national observance held to increase awareness of mental and/or substance use disorders, celebrates i
The Importance of Relapse Prevention
The Role of Relapse Prevention in Addiction Treatment Relapse is defined as when an individual who has undergone a period of abstinence from drug or substance abuse returns to usin