Substance Abuse Treatment for Women in Key West
Drug Addiction and Alcoholism are overall terms for problems with alcohol or drugs and is typically used to mean compulsive and uninhibited drinking or using of drugs; generally to the annihilation of the person’s well-being, personal relations, and social standings. Substance abuse treatment for women in Key West can be very helpful for women and . . . . Continue Reading
7 Things I Learned in My First Year of Sobriety
Looking back on my first year of sobriety, there are many different things I learned that have a huge part of me being sober today. I’ve thought of 7 things I learned in my first year of sobriety that I find to be helpful to anyone – new in recovery or an old-timer! 7 Things . . . . Continue Reading
6 Things to Do After You Relapse
Unfortunately, relapse is sometimes a part of the recovery process. It’s important not to beat yourself up after having had a relapse and it’s also important to take immediate, recovery-related action after a relapse. With that said, here are 6 things to do after you relapse. Get back in touch with your sponsor or get . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Supercharge Your Recovery
image credit: wifflegif.com You’ve heard it said, probably many times, before: don’t get over-confident in your recovery. You’ve done the steps and maybe you’ve gone and spoken at a meeting or three. But, inevitably, our program of recovery can become a little stale. Living a sober lifestyle involves constant work and vigilance. Here are 5 ways to . . . . Continue Reading
What is a “freelapse”?
We’ve all heard of a relapse, which is defined as going back to a former state or condition, or for addicts and alcoholics – to start using or drinking again. Recently, I’ve heard the term freelapse pretty frequently, though. What is a “freelapse”? A freelapse is considered to be a free high that does not . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Deal with the Post-Holiday Blues
The holidays have just ended and many of us are returning to work or school after nice, long breaks and days off. This can be a really hard time of the year; the post-holiday blues can happen for many people after having vacation time with family and friends. It usually occurs within the first few . . . . Continue Reading
10 Reasons Being Single is Awesome
Whether you just got out of a relationship or you’ve been single for a while, at some point being single can feel lonely or miserable. Everyone always thinks it’s so much better being in a relationship and that the grass really is greener on the other side. There are so many amazing reasons for being single . . . . Continue Reading
5 Steps for Dating a Normie
When it comes to dating in recovery, it can be very tricky and different. You are now sober and have a different level of awareness than when you were in active addiction. There are so many tips out there on dating someone in the program; but what about dating a normie? The situation is completely . . . . Continue Reading
5 Ways to Recognize a Predator in AA
When you first come into sobriety, it is usually advised that you do not get into a relationship. This has to do with the fact that you’re very newly sober and you should be focusing on yourself. There are many guys in the rooms of AA, CA or NA that are predators that you have . . . . Continue Reading
Can Rehab Save Your Marriage?
How Rehab Works Inpatient rehab lasts for about 30 days and is a program where all of your needs will be provided for while you participate in individual and group therapy sessions to learn about yourself and your substance abuse and/or addiction issues. Rehab offers safe haven while you heal and recover from your drug . . . . Continue Reading