In a state of active addiction, we lost touch with who we were at the core of our being. We began identifying ourselves with the drugs we were using and put up walls to block our true nature off...
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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.
Feb 5, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Addiction is a disease that strongly affects our thinking and brain chemistry. We will always search for an excuse not to seek help because we have such a strong compulsion to continue using drugs...
Feb 3, 2018 Alcoholism, Mental Health
Alcoholism is a threefold disease of the mind, body, and spirit. There are three main factors within the disease: the spiritual malady, a physical allergy, and a mental obsession. These three...
Feb 2, 2018 Mental Health, Recovery
Recovery always has moments of difficulty. We go through so much to achieve sobriety and begin engaging in an entirely new way of life, exercising our newfound spirituality and coping skills....
Feb 1, 2018 Addiction Treatment, Q&A
Many of us have been through tremendous amounts of pain and suffering during our time in active addiction or alcoholism. We came to a point when we realized that we were unable to gain control over...
Feb 1, 2018 Mental Health, Recovery
In sobriety, we are tasked with confronting ourselves at the deepest level of our being. We look back on the past harms we have caused others, and often begin looking forward at all the things we...
Jan 31, 2018 Mental Health, Q&A
Our time in addiction changed the way that we think. Our brains became so accustomed to drugs and alcohol that we began developing uncontrollable cravings. Often, we found out the hard way that, no...
Jan 30, 2018 Life in Recovery, Q&A
Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-Step fellowships suggest making amends to people whom we have harmed in the past. This is the 9th Step, which states: “Made direct amends to such people wherever...
Jan 30, 2018 Love and Relationships, Recovery
When we look for friendships, there is an undeniable desire to search for like-minded people. In early recovery, however, we must be aware that we are in the process of self-development and change,...
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