Category: Articles
6 Tips for Maintaining Sobriety During the Holidays
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...
Life in a Wave Pool: Coping with Cravings Through Urge Surfing
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...
Nothing “Lush” About It: The Dangers of Alcoholism for Women
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...
Promote Lasting Recovery by Replacing Addiction with Meaningful and Relaxing Activities
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...
