Addiction Thinking Is An Old Comfort Blanket
Going to drug rehab is a big commitment. You are taking time and energy to focus in on your addiction. You are creating a recovery plan for your life. You are working hard at changing your ways and breaking bad habits. Except once in a while, you find yourself sinking into something. Something soft and . . . . Continue Reading
Do You Need Inpatient Or Outpatient Drug Rehab
You’ve finally come to the end, the end of your excuses about your drug problem. You see that it’s time to face your addiction and turn your life around. But which drug treatment option is better for you, inpatient or outpatient? We’ll take a look at both so you can make the best decision for . . . . Continue Reading
More Tips For Dealing With Drug Addiction Cravings
The first post about dealing with drug addiction cravings offered a few great ideas. There were so many great ideas, they couldn’t fit on just one post! Here are a few more good ideas for helping you through a drug craving. Get Your Heart Pumping Exercise does so many good things for the body. It . . . . Continue Reading
What’s The Purpose Behind Your Drug Treatment Journey?
Alright, so you have finally gotten yourself to drug rehab. You have a feeling that even though itis a good thing, this may be one of the most challenging times of your life. You need something to keep you moving forward, some kind of purpose. What might help you hang on to see it through? . . . . Continue Reading
Three Ways Family Can Support Someone After Drug Rehab
Drug addiction doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Family members are often concerned and try to help both before and after drug treatment. It’s important to understand that not all family help is actually helpful. Some choices can actually make addiction harder to overcome. Read on here to find healthy ways to support your loved one . . . . Continue Reading
Summer Fun – Are You A Casual Drinker or An Alcoholic?
Ah, summertime – the months where we kick back and enjoy the bounty of the great outdoors. With Memorial Day weekend, the Fourth of July, county fairs, high school reunions, backyard barbecues, there are endless opportunities to drink alcohol. With all of the merriment and fun, how do you know if you’re developing an alcohol . . . . Continue Reading
Serious Problems With Relationships and Addiction
Women with addictions usually experience a lot of emotional pain and turmoil before they turn to drugs and alcohol. Addiction in women usually forms along an emotional pathway. When the emotions get out of control or too intense to handle, these women use drugs and alcohol to cope. Turbulent relationships can be part of this . . . . Continue Reading
Drugs and Alcohol Hard On Your Health
Normal aches and strains of a slowly aging body are hard enough to deal with. It gets a lot harder when you have an alcohol or drug addiction. If you feel like you aren’t in good shape like you used to be, just imagine what your body feels like when it’s ravaged with toxic chemicals . . . . Continue Reading
Your Choices Affect Your Drug Addiction Journey
Starting drug treatment can feel like jumping across the Grand Canyon. When you finally make the choice to go, you surrender a part of you. But that’s precisely the part that lets things happen. It seems so odd that to start being healthy you have to give in. And that takes a huge leap of . . . . Continue Reading
How Anxiety and Addiction Mix
Anxiety disorders are common among the US population. It’s the number one mental health complaint out there right now. They can bring so much shame and embarrassment, that you just can’t seem to hold it together or enjoy life like other people around you. That shame and the physical symptoms could be enough to start . . . . Continue Reading