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…
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,…
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…
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…
Are you scared of facing certain situations in recovery? Are you worried that you won’t be brave enough to stay the path? Many people think that to have courage, you…
The pandemic has caused a crisis for public health, and not all of the crisis is rising cases of the novel coronavirus. Overdoses and addiction involving opiates are getting worse,…
When a person gets sober, there are a lot of things that may go through a loved one’s mind. Families are not immune to the effects of addiction by any…
Many people in society today lead fast paced lifestyles and struggle with balance. While the recent coronavirus crisis may have slowed life down, many people in recovery may find themselves…
Medication-Assisted Treatment is the gold standard when it comes to helping people get clean and sober. Yet many treatment centers and detoxes are hesitant to make use of these tools…