Updated April 24, 2020 When you're addicted to drugs or alcohol, the notion of getting clean and then staying sober over the long haul can be frightening. One reason for this is the understandable and very common fear of what being sober feels like. Life in the absence of the self-medicating highs and euphoric ... Read More
Five Years Later: Heath Ledger Remembered
From his early days as an actor on Australian television to his blockbuster roles in award-winning Hollywood productions, Heath Ledger blazed a trail across the entertainment world and delighted audiences all over the world. During his short career, Ledger won acclaim and an Oscar nomination, with what looked like a ... Read More
Anxiety and Addiction: Coping with Comorbidity
When someone dealing with an anxiety disorder feels overwhelmed by it, they often turn to the substance that has either been prescribed or shown recreationally to them as a way to cope with their illness. This often times leads to comorbidity. If someone is diagnosed with a mental disorder, they can develop a substance ... Read More
Recovery vs. Sobriety: What’s the Difference?
In recovery, “being clean”, sobriety are all words or phrases (if you will) that are thrown around a lot and used interchangeably especially by those in the community of substance users. We're guilty of it ourselves, and we ought to know the difference between each one!. And believe it or not, there is a difference ... Read More
What Drove Kurt Cobain’s Long Struggle With Heroin?
Kurt Cobain (1967-1994), who died by suicide at the age of 27, exerted a lasting influence on music and culture. As the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the band Nirvana, he introduced Gen Xers and Millennials to a new form of music. “Grunge,” as it came to be called, has inspired rock and alternative bands ... Read More
How to Know Whether “Couple’s Rehab” Is for You
Couples Struggling with Addiction When you enter a relationship with someone, you often start to engage in hobbies and activities that interest them and vice versa. Sharing parts of your life with each other is a natural part of getting to know one another and becoming closer. If one person is abusing alcohol or drugs ... Read More
Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell: Suicide a Likely Cause of Death
Chris Cornell was most well-known for his role as lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the rock bands Audioslave and Soundgarden. Despite his massive success, Cornell spent years struggling with mental health conditions, including depression and substance abuse addictions. Ultimately, it was his depression that ... Read More
How To Talk to Someone About Their Drinking Problem
When someone you know or love has a drinking problem, talking to them about your concerns can be a hard but necessary first step on the path toward recovery. The following pointers may help, starting with some good reasons to talk with an individual about their drinking problem in the first place. Why Talk to an ... Read More
