Using Affirmations in Daily Life
One tool that many people in recovery use to feel better about themselves and their life is affirmations. You may be familiar with affirmations from television or other media. They…
Healthy Parent-Child Relationships in Recovery
When a person gets clean and sober as an adult, they go through a lot of dramatic changes. Parents are almost always happy but leery when their son or daughter…
Learning Emotional Regulation
Emotional regulation is a topic you’ll probably hear about if you are in drug treatment or recovery. The term describes skills that help you control your behavior, emotions, and attitude.…
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…
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,…
