Making an active decision to enroll in a sober living program is an accomplishment in itself. Whether you’ve made the choice for yourself or you’re helping a loved one to choose a treatment facility, this move is a powerful step. Don’t let the various options become overwhelming. Narrowing down facilities by looking at certain criteria […]
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When you suddenly stop drinking alcohol after using it heavily, you may experience symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. These symptoms can range from relatively mild to serious depending on how heavily you were drinking and for how long. In some cases, alcohol withdrawal can even be life-threatening. The complications associated with alcohol withdrawal are why an
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Drug overdose deaths have risen steadily since 2018. This is a disturbing trend, especially in light of the efforts to build substance use awareness. Opioid deaths have increased by 6% since 2018, leading many to wonder why rates of opioid addiction continue to climb. Why Is This Happening? To understand why the opioid epidemic has
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Drug or alcohol addiction has likely changed everything about your life. As people progress from using drugs recreationally to daily use, abuse, and eventual dependency, they often stop socializing with their family members and close friends. When addicted to substances, everywhere you go and everything you do is largely centered around either getting high or
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As cliché as it seems, the only way you will be able to rebuild relationships following addiction is if you take the time to rebuild yourself. It takes a lot of self-reflection and meditation to think about the person you were, how your actions impacted others, and what you need to do if you want
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Does fear ever seem to control your life? That your actions, thoughts, and character are determined by it. It’s not just you. In response to perceived danger, our brain releases adrenaline. As a result of this hormone, our heart rate and blood pressure increase, as well as other physiological responses that can help us escape
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It’s easy to become in denial if you’re dealing with substance abuse and have developed an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Most addictions develop gradually, which can make it difficult to know if you depend on substances to cope with trauma, pain, or underlying issues. You may not have realized how much it’s starting to
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Alcoholism can make it feel like it has a stronghold on you and is holding you captive. If you find yourself thinking about your next drink throughout the day, you’ve developed an addiction and are suffering from substance abuse. Many people wait too long to seek help or obtain the right resources due to shame
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When a person who is dealing with an addiction hears the word “abstinence”, it can be terrifying. Many people have a visceral response to being deprived of something they have become dependent on. Their reaction is akin to a willingness to do just about anything as long as it doesn’t mean stopping the thing they
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You may have heard that relapse is part of recovery. That’s more than just a well-worn saying, however. The truth is that many people who struggle with addiction repeatedly get sober, stay sober for a certain length of time, and then relapse. That doesn’t mean rehab is pointless. If you can accept relapse as part
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