Unlocking the 4 Most Common Addiction Myths
From the “Just Say No” campaign of the Reagan years to the DARE program to today’s Dr. Drew’s Celebrity Rehab, there has been a long-standing misunderstanding about just what the nature of addiction is: from a moral failing to a lack of willpower – these ideas go unchecked, simply because they are so common that . . . . Continue Reading
Is Childhood Trauma Related to Relapse?
Many people in the field of treating addicts and alcoholics in recovery often attribute a lot of the issues with behavioral health and mental health to some unresolved trauma from the individuals past that plays a huge role in their addiction, and disorders like Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Manic Depression are pretty common . . . . Continue Reading
Macy Gray Says Drug Use Damaged Her Career
It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from Macy Gray, the unique singer with a standout voice and eccentric personality (and wardrobe). After all, it was all the way back in 2000 that Gray exploded on the scene with her triple-platinum debut album and No. 1 single “I Try.” However, she seemed to disappear . . . . Continue Reading
8 Reasons to Exercise in Recovery
You’ve heard it many times before, exercise is important to overall health. But, what you may not know is that regular exercise is of utmost importance to people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. Here are 8 reasons to exercise in recovery. #1. Physical Health This is an obvious one but, exercising, when done right, . . . . Continue Reading
How to Tap Into Your Creativity (and the importance of it in recovery)
The creative process is essentially the same in all its branches and varieties of self-expression, such as music and art or science and political innovations. And each variety stems from the same elements. In many ways the differences in creativity create opportunities to grow and evolve not just as a society, but personally, so it . . . . Continue Reading
6 Ways the Second Year of Sobriety is Different from the First Year
If your first year of sobriety was anything like mine, it was a whirlwind of excitement and new experiences – both good and bad. Honestly, my first year was a blur. I was definitely riding the pink cloud for most of it. They say everyone’s journey is their own – and I totally agree. However, . . . . Continue Reading
Why It’s Important to Clear the Air
Clearing the air – getting rid of doubts or hard feelings – is necessary for being a healthy, well-adjusted adult. But, for those in recovery from the disease of addiction, it’s probably extra-important to be able to speak up when something someone says or does bothers us, or when we are the ones who have . . . . Continue Reading
10 Best Contemporary Novels about Addiction
Here’s a list of the 10 best contemporary novels about addiction. Check them out. Reading, writing, and taking some personal time in recovery isn’t necessarily isolating. Sometimes we all just need to recharge our batteries. #1. Less Than Zero – Bret Easton Ellis Written back in 1985, this was the critically-acclaimed first novel of then . . . . Continue Reading
New Movement Gives Up Anonymity to Take Stigma Out of Addiction
Public opinion on the disease of addiction is by far misinformed and widely unnoticed as an idea based on stigma and stereotypes. Just the word addiction often stirs the imagination of those who are unfamiliar with the illness to draw all types of conclusions based on everything from racial and cultural differences to things like . . . . Continue Reading
The Brain-Gut Connection and Anxiety
Are you taking a daily probiotic? Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet? If you couldn’t already tell, this article might get a little personal. After all, we’re talking about the health of your gut and if you’re ‘regular.’ Understanding the mind-body-spirit connection is essential to good physical health and mental well-being. That’s why holistic treatment, whether . . . . Continue Reading