Does Balance in Recovery Even Exist?
Everywhere you look it may seem like everyone is searching to create some sort of balance in their life. With the ever changing twists and turns in life, balance will…
Is There a Link Between Addiction and Anxiety?
Trying to figure out if addiction is followed by anxiety or if anxiety comes before addiction can be difficult to interpret for someone who suffers from both. There are many…
Why Do I Have to Stay Celibate in My First Year of My Sobriety?
The first year of sobriety is full of new changes and new ways. If you are attending a 12-Step program in early recovery, you will find that it is full…
Is Mindfulness Helpful for Creative People?
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in recent years that indicates a type of meditation practice. The premise of mindfulness is to be in the present moment while acknowledging your thoughts,…
What is W-18?
Designer drugs have become more prevalent over the years with reports of their popularity. These drugs burst onto the scene and have caused a sudden string of overdoses that are…
Does Dual Diagnosis Treatment Even Work?
Addiction many times is synonymous with mental illness issues. Statistics show that half of people that abuse drugs and alcohol also have bouts of depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD,…
What is Bipolar Depression?
Life presents the ups and down that everyone feels at some point, but there are people that suffer from depression which is a whole other animal. Depression affects many people…
I Had a Slip in My Sobriety – Now What?
You will hear time and time again that relapse is part of recovery. Staying sober can certainly be a difficult task and should remain your primary focus, but if you…
Why is My Past Considered an Asset?
You may have been told to never forget where you came from when it comes to your addiction. This could be baffling to someone who cannot wait to forget all…
What Happens During an Online Recovery Meeting?
Our society is one of convenience these days with a click on the send button to get groceries delivered right to your door, packages for just about anything next day,…