Balancing Work Life With Recovery

Recovery is challenging, with ups and downs that come without warning. Managing your recovery when you are also working can be a new challenge in itself. You will have to learn how to prevent stress, fulfill work priorities, and maintain your sobriety. Doing so is often easier said than done, but there are ways you […]

Why Is Addiction Recovery Important During Adolescence?

Adolescence is usually the time that people are first exposed to drug use. If their drug use is left untreated when they are children, it can continue to be a struggle into adulthood. It is essential to stop drug use when your kids are first exposed to avoid dealing with long-term problems later in life. […]

How to Bring Peace Amidst Stress

Stress can be an overwhelming feeling for anyone, but it is dangerous for individuals in addiction recovery. Stress is a common relapse trigger that can threaten a person’s sobriety, especially when the person allows the stress to build. Knowing how to bring peace even in the most chaotic moments is crucial to learn for individuals […]

Can Sharing Comfort Meals on Social Media Help Depression?

Can sharing about a mental health disorder bring people together? There is one group on social media where it seems to be working. People are getting together and sharing their “depression meals” on Facebook. A depression meal is a combination of comfort foods for those who do not have the energy to cook a meal. […]

How To Celebrate a Sober Birthday

Recovery is a challenging journey where you will face obstacles you must overcome. Therefore, it is worth celebrating your sober birthday each year to congratulate yourself on everything you have worked through to help you live a better life. Some individuals may be unsure as to what a sober birthday is, let alone how to […]

How Did Cooking Save Kevin Curry’s Life?

Fitness expert Kevin Curry was suffering from depression after the loss of his job and his girlfriend. Just as Curry was about to end his life, he got a phone call from his counselor, who he had not spoken to in some time, and it saved his life. Curry was able to treat his depression […]

Seeking Treatment for Crack Cocaine Addiction

Cocaine is a powerfully addictive substance that can make recovery extremely challenging. Those that struggle with addiction to crack cocaine can feel hopeless, as if they will never recover. However, professional treatment restores hope for many by aiding the recovery process and helping breathe new life into those that have lost hope. By learning about […]

Can Saying “You Need Help” Hurt Someone With Mental Illness?

If a friend told you “you need help,” how do you think you would react? Would you be touched someone cared — or would you be offended? Defensive? Deny, you have a problem? Sometimes the best of intentions can have unintended consequences.   Being told that you need help may be interpreted as “there is […]

The Difference Between Setting Boundaries and Defining Expectations

In recovery, you learn the importance of setting boundaries to protect your mental and emotional health. Being successful in recovery requires healthy boundaries and learning how to uphold them. However, some individuals confuse boundaries with expectations, causing more hurt in their life than necessary. By defining the differences and learning their importance, you can live […]

What is the Link Between Bipolar Disorder and Migraines?

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