Regaining a social life and engaging in normal activities can be challenging in sobriety. “Regular” activities such as going out for dinner, going to a party, attending a concert, a wedding, datin
The Impact of MethMethamphetamine (AKA Meth) is an extremely addictive stimulant drug, often categorized with other “uppers” like amphetamine or cocaine. Meth has a unique effect on the brain and
The Opioid EpidemicOpioid overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States and has been recently classified as a nationwide epidemic. In 2014, the U.S. had 18,893 deaths from prescribed pai
Meditation in RecoveryAddicts in recovery often find themselves struggling to find an outlet for handling raw emotions and challenges of everyday life in early sobriety. Newcomers in sobriety often ex
Your recovery is a daily practice of new, healthy habits that ultimately help you to stay sober. Abstaining from drugs and alcohol is one part of the equation, but recovery doesn’t end there. In rec
Recovery teaches us how to have loving and honest romantic relationships, but there are reasons for why newcomers in sobriety are advised not to begin dating right away. Many begin their path to sobri
Addiction is often misunderstoodBeing in the midst of addictionis incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disordersin schools and from popular culture, it’s much different
Knowing when to intervene with your loved one's addiction is difficult. You might be waiting for them to realize they need help themself, or you could have already had countless fights over the need f
<a href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/cocaine" id="">Cocaine</a> is a highly addictive stimulant drug, meaning that people can become hooked on it quickly, even with casual use. On
Last year, President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2019/01/26/trump-donates-part-salary-alcoholism-research/2688769002/" id="">donated $100,000</a> - his salary fr
Childhood trauma, also called<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html" id=""> Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)</a> by the Centers for Disease Contro
