Use Journaling to Fight Alcohol Addiction
Journaling is a great way to process your recovery. It gives you the opportunity to vent about things that upset you in a productive way that doesn’t hurt your chances of making the situation better, explore your feelings about different options and future possibilities and to work through issues related drug and alcohol addiction recovery. . . . . Continue Reading
Mackenzie Phillips Discusses Drug Addiction, Incest and Victimhood
Mackenzie Phillips has been in and out of the headlines for decades – first, as the daughter of “Papa” John Phillips, founder of the band the Mamas and the Papas, then as an actress, later for her drug addiction and lastly, for her adult affair with her biological father. Her memoir, High on Arrival, came . . . . Continue Reading
Girl Friends in Drug Addiction Recovery: Cat Fights, Tears and Hugs
Women need the friendship of other women to sustain them through the bad times and help them celebrate the good times. Friendships are said to increase longevity, happiness, and quality of life – and isn’t recovery devoted to all those things? But what do you do when your girl friends do nothing but cause you . . . . Continue Reading
Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s Over: Dumping Codependence in Recovery
Ah, the day of candy hearts, cuddly bears and romantic fires – uh, romantic cuddling by the fire, that is. Valentine’s Day is the occasion to shower your sweetie in chocolate and flowers but many in recovery find themselves in a codependent relationship they’re better off losing than trying to maintain with sugar carbs. NOTE: . . . . Continue Reading
Guilt and Cocaine Addiction Treatment
During cocaine addiction, addicts make mistakes. They hurt people they care about, say things they later regret, do things that hurt themselves and others – often things that are criminal. Guilt over these mistakes is a common theme during cocaine addiction treatment, and dealing with that guilt in an effective way can mean the difference . . . . Continue Reading
Celebrating Accomplishments in Drug Addiction Recovery
Drug addiction recovery is going to bring with it a lot of incredible new opportunities and changes – but it’s also going to bring disappointments and setbacks that you will be painfully sober for. Both good times and bad times are to be expected. No matter how cheerful or positive you are, no one has . . . . Continue Reading
Reconnecting with Children After Heroin Addiction
Your relationship with your children is likely one of the primary reasons that you are considering heroin addiction treatment or opted for heroin rehab. Helping them deal with your behavior while you were using and heal from the inevitable issues they developed as a result should definitely be a priority for you as a mother . . . . Continue Reading
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Women Addicts and Alcoholics
The new year is a great time to get your new life in focus and hone in on the accomplishments you’d like to see yourself achieve by creating new year’s resolutions. For women addicts and alcoholics, making a list of new year’s resolutions is an excellent tool to help you organize your thoughts and stay . . . . Continue Reading
Women, Tattoos and Alcohol Addiction
Women make a lot of choices during alcohol addiction that they have to live with for the rest of their lives – tattoos are just one of them. Many celebrities have bemoaned their tattoo choices, claiming that they were drunk when they got them. Waking up the next morning – or one day, years later . . . . Continue Reading
Real Life and Life After Rehab
Real life is a part of life after drug or alcohol rehab. As a recovering drug addict, you’ve probably being working hard to get back to everyday living. Sometimes, you may wonder what you get in return for your frustration. Don’t worry, this feeling is normal. You may face some challenges, but getting through them . . . . Continue Reading