Peer to peer support is a form of mutual aid between people struggling with the same issue. It’s based on the idea that people who…
We go through much of our lives on auto-pilot. It doesn’t help that today’s world is fast-paced and often critical. Whether it be with work,…
A lot happens to your brain during the use of a substance and the recovery from the substance. There are changes that occur in your…
Addictions and their co-occurring disorders are difficult things to deal with. You may set a milestone that you never thought you would reach. So, what…
For people in recovery from a substance use disorder, withdrawal symptoms can be extremely difficult to deal with once you have decided to stop using.…
Setting goals during your recovery is extremely important. Without goals, you’re just floating along and not sure what you should be doing. Concrete goals help…
There are different stages of recovery that we all must pass through in order to get to our end goal of sobriety. These five stages,…
Triggers can pop up seemingly out of nowhere. If you know you have a loved one that has certain triggers, it’s important to be mindful…
It’s important to watch those around us who may be struggling. We all have a responsibility to help those we love when they are…
Mental health and addiction are often plagued with stigma. Many people don’t understand the struggles of someone in mental health or addiction treatment. However,…