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…
Using Social Media in Recovery
Social media is a part of almost everyone’s daily life. There are good and bad aspects of using social media, and almost everyone makes mistakes. Just like in real,…
Using Lists to Meet Your Recovery Goals
When you were using alcohol or drugs, you probably had a concise list of priorities. Addiction can make your substance of choice to control your life and decisions. While you…
Taking Care of Your Basic Needs in Recovery
Recovery is a time of healing and learning new ways to cope in the world without the use of alcohol or drugs. When you’re in the grip of addiction, there’s…
Learning to Walk Through Fear
When you were in active addiction, you probably took a lot of chances. Drugs and alcohol help dampen inhibitions and cause people to do some dangerous and not-so-smart things.…
Learning How to Meditate
In recovery, you’ll learn a lot about coping skills. After all, you’ve spent a lot of time not coping if you’re addicted to a substance. Addiction probably took over your…
How Can a Journal Help You With Recovery?
You’ve probably been told about the power of tools in recovery. For many people, recovery is a journey that is full of surprises. It’s incredible how the world can open…
New Friendships in Recovery
Many people come to recovery feeling like they have few friends. When you decide to clean and sober, your old using friends will probably stop calling you. Or worse, they…
Keeping a Positive Attitude in Recovery
Addiction can make a person miserable, and detoxing can make you feel chaotic. Emotions run high when you’re first getting clean. Your body and brain take a while to adapt…
