Getting clean and sober is one part of the larger picture of recovery. Recovery is a process which lasts a lifetime, requiring lots of hard work, sacrifice and dedication to remaining sober above all else. Use the following five tools to help get started on the path to sobriety. Eliminate Associations Giving up friendships and Read More…
Finishing a substance use treatment program is a huge accomplishment in recovery. This marks the start of a lifelong journey. More than 50 percent of people with addiction in recovery relapse within four years of treatment with adolescents being at highest risk due to inexperience. Triggers are everywhere but some coping mechanisms can be learned Read More…
Facing a cocaine habit is one of the first steps to quit use altogether. It is also one of the hardest things to do as cocaine is highly addictive both physically and psychologically. Find out some ways to quit cocaine for good and recover in a healthy, positive way. Giving Up the Habit Many people Read More…
One of the major factors in substance abuse among adolescents is low self-esteem. Some of other other contributing factors may include household income, domestic dysfunction, abuse or poor performance in school. Learn more about self-identity issues for teens in recovery from addiction and supportive services to offer a teen who is struggling. Self-Identity, Substance Abuse Read More…
The holidays are not always fun and games, it can be a challenging time for individuals living in sobriety. Family, food, work, community events and travel add up to a huge amount of stress for everybody. When addiction is factored in, management of stressful situations can feel overwhelming. Learn some positive tools to carry into Read More…
High school seniors who are less likely to use drugs are female non-smokers with a spiritual foundation. The results, according to a study of people’s attitudes towards illicit drugs, was conducted in light of more lenient laws for marijuana use. Learn more about teen attitudes toward drugs and alcohol and what impact it has on Read More…
Genetic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes carry an increased risk if a first-degree relative such as a mom, dad, sister or brother is impacted. Individuals with a first-degree relative affected must be screened early and often to check for signs of the disease. Likewise, addiction has a genetic component with environmental factors playing a Read More…
Methamphetamine (meth) is a highly addictive, potent drug which works as a central nervous system stimulant. The initial withdrawal from meth is the hardest with a high risk of relapse. Learn the best way to withdraw from meth, how to find help and what to expect. Meth Withdrawal A person can withdraw from meth even Read More…
Learning to battle the demons in one’s past and confront fear can feel like coming up against the biggest challenge of one’s life. Moving through fear requires facing whatever it is head on in order to move past and find oneself on the other side, finally free. Learn some helpful tips for moving past the Read More…
A positive self-concept is the basic foundation for every living human being. When a person has a positive self-image and sense of self, everything else will align with the principles created out of those thoughts and ideas, including behavior. The self-concept a person has shapes how an individual sees the world and encompasses his or Read More…
