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Seasonal Affective Disorder and Your Sobriety
The “winter blahs” can hit any time the days start getting noticeably shorter and our weather turns cold. If your feelings of recluse this time of year are severe, however, you may be suffering from a form of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This...
The Dangers of Prescription Stimulant Misuse
Sharing is caring, they say. Our parents and teachers implore us to share with those around us, especially with those we see are in need. When our friends need help, we want to lend a hand. These are great qualities, but is everything meant to be shared? Prescription...
When One Forgives, Two are Healed: Letting Go of Resentment Toward Addicted Parents
More than 28 million people in America are children of alcoholics. Nearly 11 million of these are under the age of eighteen. When you have grown up with a parent who was or still is suffering from a substance use disorder, there can be a lot of grievances you feel....
Tailgating and Temptation: Alcohol Recovery and the Pressure at Social Events
From tailgating before “the big game” to upcoming holiday parties, there are countless settings that can challenge the new-found sobriety of those in recovery from alcohol abuse. While the alcohol flowing at parties and tailgating events may be enjoyable for many, it...
5 Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation in Recovery
Meditation is a practice for quieting the mind and bolstering self-control. When you shut off the outside world and pay closer attention to your own thoughts and reactions, you can grow exponentially in these areas. Adding mindfulness to your meditation can take it to...
The Wide Variety of Recovery Journaling Options
Keeping a diary or journal is something many people in recovery for substance use are asked to do. Whether you’ve done this previously for leisure or not, doing so in rehabilitation settings can feel a bit daunting. You may ask yourself, “Where do I start?” Hopefully,...
Can You Believe in God and Be Addicted to Drugs?
Can You Believe in God and Be Addicted to Drugs? One of the saddest consequences of drug addiction is isolation. When people realize that recreational drug use or dependence on painkillers is getting the best of them, they withdraw from their families, friends, and...
What Happens During an Opioid Overdose?
What Happens During an Opioid Overdose? Opioids are a type of drug that includes heroin, synthetic opioids and pain relievers prescribed by doctors. [1] Common prescription opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, codeine and many others including...
Does FMLA Cover Addiction Treatment?
Does FMLA Cover Addiction Treatment? Our society is battling an addiction epidemic. Drug or alcohol usage is a destructive habit that affects the person who is abusing the substances and the loved ones who surround him or her. When a person admits that a problem...
How to Forgive a Loved One Addicted to Drugs
How to Forgive a Loved One Addicted to Drugs When someone you care about is addicted to drugs, one of the hardest things to endure is how much it affects that individual's family and loved ones. This can be especially difficult when things like deception, lying,...
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