Faith plays an important role for millions of people, providing guidance and a greater purpose in life. Nearly 80% of Americans consider themselves followers of a particular religion, whether Christianity, Judaism, Islam or one of the other myriad of religions practiced around the world. Religion can do a lot of ... Read More
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Alcohol Relapse Rates & How to Get Off the Merry-Go-Round
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over 15 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder (AUD) at any given time, marked by frequent drinking with the inability to control the amount consumed or stop easily. When a person receives treatment for addiction to any ... Read More
5 Risks of Alcohol Abuse When Coping with Divorce
According to studies cited by the American Psychological Association, roughly half of married couples in the United States eventually divorce. While the reasons for ending a marriage are as unique and complex as the relationship itself, couples almost unanimously agree on one thing: Civorces cause significant ... Read More
How to Get Help for an Eating Disorder
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that can be life-threatening if left untreated. In fact, they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD). Getting help for an eating disorder is therefore ... Read More
20 Journaling Prompts That Support Recovery
Journaling has a soothing impact that can help individuals gather their thoughts. You always feel better after journaling, but similar to working out, the most challenging part can be getting started. Recovery journaling is very important to the healing process, so the next time you feel stuck and don't know what to ... Read More
When You Should See a Therapist for Unresolved Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma refers to childhood experiences that negatively affect an individual's emotional, physical, or mental health. Without addressing these experiences, unresolved trauma can lead to long-term mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This article explores the ... Read More
Domestic Violence and Personality Disorders: The Eye-Opening Link
Updated on April 23, 2025 Domestic violence is a serious problem in this country: Approximately one in four women and one in nine men in the U.S. have experienced rape, physical violence, and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the American Psychiatric Association. The long-term ... Read More
Dating Do’s and Don’ts in Recovery
Chances are, if you have ever been to drug rehab or sat in an AA or NA meeting, you have heard the magical advice of, 'wait one year before getting into a new romantic relationship.'. What people always seem to forget to mention when they drop that little pearl of wisdom is that you should be doing hard work on ... Read More
