Getting Through a Meth Comedown Safely and Successfully
Those who use meth do so for its quick-acting energy boost and euphoria. However, this kind of “borrowing” of energy comes with a price. Getting through a meth comedown safely…
Living Sober Blogs to Read During and After Recovery
Connecting with others who understand you and care about you is an important antidote to drug or alcohol addiction. When you read sober living blogs like this one, it can…
Why You Should Have a Relapse Prevention Plan
When someone has made the decision to seek recovery for drug or alcohol addiction, it’s important that this decision is respected and upheld. However, after completing a rehab program, it…
Importance of Healthy Coping Mechanisms
Having healthy coping mechanisms to get you through difficult times can keep you out of fight-or-flight and help you remain in control of your life. Managing stress can be difficult…
Dealing With Loss of a Loved One
When the unthinkable happens and a loved one passes away, dealing with the intense emotions that follow can be overwhelming. However, when people try to numb the pain with alcohol,…
Drug Use and Depression
Treating depression can take time and patience, and not everyone feels they can take the time to look after their mental health. However, turning to substances for relief from symptoms…
Advice for Healing from Trauma
While addiction is a problem that affects many people, the root of this problem often is traced back to trauma. Traumatic events and situations are not always easy to talk…
World Mental Health Day
For 2021, October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day by the World Health Organization (WHO). It will be a day to focus on and raise awareness about mental…
Alcoholism and Childhood Trauma
Unhealed childhood trauma makes it difficult to cope when people experience emotions that are similar to the emotions experienced during the trauma. Being unable to confront and heal from a…
How Depression Impacts Addiction
The link between addiction and depression is strong. Substance abuse is all too prevalent among those who are also dealing with a mental health disorder. One doesn’t necessarily lead to…