Addiction leads to isolation and deep depression. We often leave behind our loving friends and family in exchange for friendships with others who are also using or drinking. These friendships are...
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Welcome to our blog, a space dedicated to sharing meaningful insights on addiction, recovery, and holistic wellness. Whether you’re exploring detox options, treatment paths, or strategies for long-term sobriety, our goal is to provide helpful resources and support every step of the way.
Apr 13, 2018 Alternative Therapy, Q&A
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing technique that has been used for over 3,000 years. At first glance, acupuncture may seem like a strange and pseudoscientific way of treating ailments....
Apr 13, 2018 Life in Recovery, Recovery
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome can be difficult to manage. We may feel tired, anxious, depressed, and have trouble staying positive. Being stuck in pessimism can spell disaster for our ability to...
Apr 12, 2018 Alcoholism, Q&A
Alcoholics Anonymous was the first twelve step recovery program founded by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in 1935. The basic text of Alcoholics Anonymous, known as the Big Book, was published in 1939...
Apr 12, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Recovery
Denial can be one of the strongest impediments in seeking help for addiction and alcoholism. We use all forms of self-deception to keep ourselves from admitting the truth—that we are powerless over...
Apr 11, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Many people believe that if they have a problem with one drug, they can simply switch to using a different, safer drug. For example, someone with a heroin addiction may think that, once they are no...
Apr 11, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Relapse and Recovery
Twelve Step recovery is about more than just sobriety. It is also about building friendships within a community of other men and women attempting to recover from addiction and alcoholism. Many of us...
Apr 10, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Treatment is often necessary if one is to be successful in recovery. Addiction is a disease of the mind, body, and spirit, and treatment offers the opportunity for an individual to address the...
Apr 10, 2018 Relapse and Recovery, Treatment
Many people begin to feel better after detox—so much better, that they may feel they don’t need to stay for the full duration of treatment. Leaving treatment against medical advice (AMA) can ruin a...
Apr 9, 2018 Q&A, Relapse and Recovery
Although many people believe that relapse is part of the process of recovery, it does not have to be. Relapse is preventable by adhering to a recovery program and maintaining awareness of potential...
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