Breathing Exercises to Help With Surrender
Many people have trouble describing what surrender feels like. In the beginning, it may be a sense of giving up and letting somebody else take over your life, such as…
New and Healthy Habits in Recovery
In recovery, you’re going to have to let go of a lot of bad habits. After all, addiction causes a lot of trouble in life. You may have ignored your…
What Are The First 30 Days of Recovery Like?
Getting and staying sober could one of the most significant decisions you’ve made in life. The good news is that you’re not alone! While the first 30 days of recovery…
Is Alcohol Withdrawal Dangerous?
Alcohol addiction is one of the most common disorders in the world. Many people who have an addiction can overcome it with the right help. If you're worried about alcohol…
Families and the Holidays in Recovery
The holidays can be a stressful time, even for those who are not in recovery. This holiday season, there is still a lot to be grateful for. You’re here, you’re…
Gabapentin Use, Abuse, and Addiction
Gabapentin is a drug that not everyone has heard of, but it’s becoming abused more regularly and available on the street. Understanding this drug, its side effects, and the consequences…
Xanax Bars and Addiction
Many people in America take Xanax bars as a treatment to help with anxiety disorders. Xanax is the brand name for alprazolam, a drug that is also a benzodiazepines. Benzos,…
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What is Experiential Therapy and How Does it Work?
When you’re in drug and alcohol treatment, you’ll encounter a lot of tools and participate in therapy. Many of these will be tools to help you accept and understand and…
What is Wet Brain? Understanding Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Drinking can cause a lot of problems for people, especially the drinker. Long-term drinking makes the drinker at still at risk for a myriad of issues, including mental health disorders…
