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DUI and Alcohol Use Disorder

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:November 16, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Have you or a loved one been charged with one or more Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges? Trouble with the law is a common theme for people with an…

Sobriety During The 2020 Holiday Season

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:November 13, 2020
Post category:Recovery

2020 has not been the best year for anyone. Let’s face it; it’s been strange and difficult. Many people started this pandemic, believing that it would last a few weeks…

Pandemic Drinking: A Dangerous Trend

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:October 27, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Have you or somebody you love started to drink too much during the pandemic? You’re not alone. Almost every adult generation has seen an increase in substance since the beginning…

15 Spirit-Lifting Activities

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:October 14, 2020
Post category:Recovery

Nothing can stifle your spirit as much as feeling as if you don’t have control. In recovery, you learn you only control your actions. You’re powerless over other people, places,…

Hope: Growing and Nurturing It

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:September 28, 2020
Post category:Recovery

Hope is one of the most important things to hold onto when you’re new to recovery. Everyone arrives in treatment or at 12-step meetings with a little hope. (If you…

Anxiety, Addiction, and Recovery

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:September 24, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Many people who become addicted to drugs have co-occurring mental health disorders, such as generalized anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a widespread mental health issue in America, especially during the era…

Art and Creativity As Self-Care

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:September 23, 2020
Post category:Addiction

Now that you have the time (especially in the age of COVID), you can make sure that you also practice self-care. Self-care can help you cope with stress and negativity,…

Learning to Forgive Yourself

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:August 31, 2020
Post category:Recovery

Forgiving yourself for things you did during your addiction may seem hard or even impossible. You may carry incredible guilt that you’re going to have to learn to let go…

Comparing Insides, Not Outsides

Post author:Melissa S
Post published:August 12, 2020
Post category:Uncategorized

Many people new to recovery show up to detox or treatment with reservations. You may feel nervous, angry, or alone in your first days of recovery. “Do I belong in…