Making it through recovery is a large commitment and can take a significant investment in time and energy. The process is never easy, particularly for those just out of rehabilitation and working to acclimate to normal life once again. However, many facets of life change after treatment. From finding employment to ... Read More
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover
Kristina Robb-Dover is an Atlanta-based writer, editor, and author of two books with publishing houses. She has degrees from Yale College and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Choosing to Date Someone in Recovery
The power of attraction may be undeniable, yet before embarking on a dating relationship with someone in recovery, take a careful look at what you're getting into. Dating at this time may not be in either of your best interests, despite your desire to be together and weather all challenges. That said, countless ... Read More
The Rise of Binge Drinking Among Women: A Growing Health Concern
The United States has a binge drinking problem. Popular among high school students, college students and even adults, drinking heavily on a regular basis is a normal thing for far too many people. Around 1 in 6 American adults binge drinks at least four times a month, and for college students, the number is closer to ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Gambling, From the Experts
With the rise in legalized sports gambling across many states, the presence of gambling is becoming far more ubiquitous. Millions of Americans bet on sporting events, enter March Madness pools, go to racetracks and hit casinos for a night of risking it all to win big. For most people, gambling isn't the kind of ... Read More
Will Insurance Cover Treatment for Weed Addiction?
In recent years, medical and recreational marijuana has been legalized in many states. While this has created only a slight uptick in use, its legalization has fostered the idea that weed is not harmful or addictive, and is therefore something that you can easily quit on your own. Unfortunately, for many who realize ... Read More
7 Tips to Quit Drinking, From the Experts
In a recent year, more than 14 million U.S. adults reported having an alcohol use disorder, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The NIAAA also reports that an estimated 443,000 teens also suffer from this condition. "Alcohol use disorder" (AUD), or alcoholism, occurs when a ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Opioids, From the Experts
Opioid addiction is a long-lasting and chronic disease. This addiction can lead to social, health and economic problems. Normally, people start taking opiates for pain, but you may be someone looking for tips on how to quit opiates. This class of drugs is designed to elicit feelings of pain relief and pleasure, so ... Read More
4 Steps for Leaving the Past Behind and Moving on With Life
It's not uncommon for people in recovery to think about the past — in fact, Step 8 of the 12 steps used by Alcoholics Anonymous in recovery specifically asks those in treatment to document the mistakes they made that harmed people in their lives. There's a difference between healthy reflection on the past and an ... Read More
