Sedatives are drugs designed to depress or slow down the central nervous system. These can include medicine for treating anxiety, seizures, insomnia, or epilepsy. Drugs include Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, and in some people's opinion even alcohol. Use of these drugs has the potential for dependency and serious ... Read More
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Mindfulness Meditation – A Body Scan
There are a lot of ways to live a healthy, sober life, apart from alcohol and drug addiction, but all of them include knowing a healthy way to calm down, control cravings, healthy ways to manage triggers, and find a few peaceful moments to yourself each day. A great way to make this happen is through mindfulness ... Read More
Writing Therapy
Writing can be an invaluable tool in your road to recovery after you've been through drug and alcohol detox treatments at a medical detox facility and addiction recovery center. Writing therapy involves journaling thoughts and feelings to manage emotions and reduce stress. Also known as therapeutic or expressive ... Read More
Ways To Use Your Cell Phone as a Tool for Sober Living
These days there are countless tools and shortcuts out there that can help you maintain and support a structured, happy, sober life. An especially useful tool are smart phones. They are as ubiquitous these days as rotary phones were, hanging on kitchen walls against yellowing wallpaper forty years ago. Cell phones are ... Read More
The Importance of Getting Enough Sleep in Your Sober Life
We know that it is pretty common for someone who has insomnia to also suffer from anxiety and depression. We also know that sleep deprivation is literally a form of torture used to break down will power and mental stamina. It then clearly follows that in order to continue recovering after your drug detox and alcohol ... Read More
Why Therapy is Vital to Sober Living
Whether you went through drug replacement therapy, went through an outpatient detox center program, or are getting back from a long term drug rehab facility, therapy is a vital piece of the sober life. Seeking out a therapist at any point in your life can feel difficult. There are a myriad of questions that might ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 2
Read Part 1 Here Monroe escaped the cruelty of a harsh upbringing and scored a gig as a contract actor at Fox in the 1950’s. She soon skyrocketed to fame as a sex symbol and movie star. However Monroe suffered from insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Her complicated and painful experiences as a child stayed with her ... Read More
Marilyn Monroe’s Terminal Struggle with Addiction Part 1
Marilyn Monroe has become more than just a legend. She’s a beauty icon, a movie star myth, almost a religious symbol to men and women alike. Monroe’s fan base is vast and enduring. They look to her life and art for inspiration: her struggles with poverty, her misfortunate start in the system where she moved in and ... Read More