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There is a quote by voice actor JoJo Jensen that states, “Without enough sleep, we all become tall two-year-olds.” While this is an amusing image, the truth in it is very real. Our emotional state falters when we are deprived of sleep. The Importance of Sleep...

For many of us, our most terrible fear is loneliness. When you feel like the only person who has ever walked the path you are on, experienced what you are experiencing, or felt the pain you are in, you experience a deep, harrowing loneliness. You're Not Alone So, when...

It's Difficult--For Everyone Watching someone you care about struggle with substance abuse is extremely difficult. When they have gotten help and started down the path to recovery, everyone hopes it will be a forever solution. A loved one’s sobriety, however, can feel...

Dependence and Detox When the body has become dependent on a substance, it is necessary to detoxify before any steps toward recovery can be made. Most often, the body has become so accustomed to the substance that taking it away – even in a safe, medical setting – can...

The Holidays The holiday season is full of family, friends, and good food. It can also be full of stressful situations and relapse triggers. Family drama, relationship stresses, and finances can all make anyone want to hide away until the season is over. As most...

The ocean can be a very soothing, peaceful thing to watch. The gentle waves seem to roll onto the beaches effortlessly, singing a song of tranquility. However, when you are out in the waters it is a much different sensation. Those seemingly calm, rolling waves now...

Everyone knows the stereotype of the drunk woman. A number of big-time actors have portrayed perpetually-buzzed female characters, often in the role of comic relief, voicing the unfiltered thoughts no other characters will and getting laughs for it. A number of songs...

Trading Addictions Trading one addiction for another is a common occurrence for people in recovery. People often substitute food, gambling, or shopping for substance abuse. By themselves and done in a controlled manner, these things aren’t negative. However, when they...

Many substances can be habit-forming. From alcohol and tobacco to prescription and illegal drugs, when does a habit become an addiction? This varies depending on the substance itself, the person using it, and how it is administered. Factors such as age, size, and...

Substance Use Affects Everything Drugs, alcohol, and substance use disorders wreak havoc on every aspect of your life. Body, mind, and spirit are all affected, and all need to find healing and peace again after being released from the bonds of addiction. You may...