Getting Through Christmas Sober
Getting Through Christmas With Your Sobriety Intact While Christmas is marketed as a joyous, jolly and bright time of the year for all (ho ho ho), those of us who have been in addiction ...
Our Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
There is no question about it - the holiday season is going to look quite different this year. Not only are we in the midst of a global pandemic, but many of us have ...
How Gratitude Helps Drug Addiction Recovery
Staying grateful is a skill that must be learned - especially for individuals who are new to addiction recovery. Gratitude rarely comes naturally to those who have suffered immensely at the hands of an ...
10 Tips for Staying Positive During Addiction Recovery
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that while addiction can be adequately treated, it can never be completely cured. Like other chronic diseases, addiction will require a lifelong continuum of care in order ...
The Truth About PTSD and Drug Addiction
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating anxiety-related disorder, one that stems from unresolved trauma. The symptoms of PTSD range from flashbacks and intense anxiety to persistent nightmares and insomnia. Because the symptoms are ...
The Best Non-Narcotic and Non-Addictive Treatments for Depression
Depression - also referred to as major depressive disorder - is an extremely common mental health condition, one that can result in serious symptoms that disrupt day-to-day life when left untreated. According to the ...
Does Depression Cause Addiction?
The majority of individuals who develop substance abuse disorders will also be diagnosed with a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder, at one point during their lives. Studies show that ...
