Millions of Americans struggle with addiction with family members falling right behind. When you experience addiction, your family comes along for the ride. It is important to have some guidelines when dealing with a loved one who has addiction because it is a difficult situation to cope with alone. Families can do a great deal…
Beaches are a magnet for people to come and get away from it all. Relaxation is important for recovery, especially early on when you are just trying to get your feet underneath yourself. The waves, salty air, and laid back atmosphere can really do wonders for your sobriety. Find out how you can benefit by…
Executives are decisive and are used to telling other people how to get the job done. When addiction happens, you may feel powerless. Many people count on you daily to take care of everything and manage large workloads and staff. That is why it is important to learn how to navigate addiction recovery so you…
Recovery is about the mind and body-eating healthy foods to replenish the physical body but help the brain feel restored. Addiction strips nutrients from the body which makes proper nutrition all the more important. A healthy diet, however, may not be on your radar when you have so many other things on your mind. It…
Caffeine and sleep are not a good combination. Our bodies need enough sleep to function and caffeine is an unnatural way to keep the body and mind awake when it wants to sleep. People who sleep less are likely to perform more poorly at work, be less alert and even struggle with driving. Find out…
Nobody will take your recovery more seriously than you. Recovery forces change, whether you want it to or not. That may not seem like what you signed up for when checking into treatment but that is what makes recovery both challenging and successful. That is why it is essential to maintain hope, for the present…
Addiction takes so much away from a person yet art and music have the power to transform lives. Exploring recovery through art and music can bring so much positive growth mentally, physically, and spiritually. Explore some ways to grow with creative arts. Breaking Addiction’s Power Art and music therapy can help you overcome so…
Change is scary and going to detox is definitely a change. Though it is natural to fear change, detox is a huge, necessary step on the road to recovery. If you finally decide to get sober and clean, then you will face many tests and challenges. The first one is to detox, get clean, and…
It’s no secret that most people new to recovery lack major life skills. Learning these is part of treatment and recovery. You’re not expected to know anything when you get to recovery. The only requirement for recovery is a desire for change. The rest will come in time. One of the primary traits of…
People suffering from addiction have likely lost a lot. Substance abuse destroys an endless list of things including relationships, hopes, and dreams. It tears lives apart and makes people forget who they once were. Making the decision to get clean and sober can completely change the direction of your life. People in the depths…