Do you find yourself reaching for a drink or taking drugs when uncomfortable emotions hit? If so, you're not alone. Having a glass of wine, a few beers or even a couple of tokes off a joint aren't just common ways to deal with stress, anxiety, and depression; they're widely viewed as being both safe and socially ... Read More
5 Natural, Drug-Free Ways to “Get High”
Updated April 10, 2020 The term, "getting high," usually dredges up the association of a drug-induced state of euphoric escape and pleasure. For many people, this experience is the addictive hook that keeps them coming back to drugs and alcohol—or, the gateway that leads them from less dangerous drugs like marijuana ... 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
Making the Most of Grief: Coping With Loss of a Loved One in Recovery
Recovery from addiction, no matter what shape it takes or the stage that it's in, is an emotionally taxing time for anyone. Being able to resist the strongest temptations and make sweeping changes to your life isn't easily done. The difficulty of recovery is amplified, however, when grief is added. Losing a loved ... Read More