When we think of "getting high," we typically associate this state with drug use. However, it's possible to experience a similar sensation without resorting to drugs. Achieving a natural high involves participating in activities that stimulate the brain's feel-good chemicals, including dopamine. This chemical, also ... Read More
Meeting a New You: Life Changes and Sobriety
If you're dealing with an addiction to alcohol, getting sober is definitely a change. It means saying no to drinking, which in turn means a potential change in lifestyle, habits and even everyday situations. But you don't become a completely different person just because you go through recovery. Find out more about ... Read More
A.A. Explained: The Third Step & “God As You Understand Him”
Making a decision to turn life over to a higher power is the third step in the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (or Narcotics Anonymous). Specifically, the step calls for participants to "make a decision to turn their will and lives over to the care of God as they understood Him." But you don't have to be Christian or ... Read More
The Effects of Alcohol Addiction: What Type of Drunk Are You?
What happens to you when you consume a few drinks? Do you find yourself ready for a nap or do you let loose and have fun? While it may seem like no big deal, the way alcohol reacts within your body is an important part of understanding your condition. For those with alcoholism, it’s essential to learn more about ... Read More