One of the side effects of being heavily under the influence is impaired judgment. This makes it easier to abandon responsibilities and focus on feeling…
When you’re in the middle of a depressive episode or a relapse, it can be difficult to see beyond the present moment. People around you…
Many people like to play the blame game when it comes to addiction. Well, some people may say, “If the person never started using substances…
No one is perfect. We have all made mistakes and done things we aren’t proud of. Most of the time, these mistakes are harmless. However,…
Recovery can be a long and winding road. You will have times where you go up into the mountains and feel great. You will also…
Communication is something that is vital. Unfortunately, not everyone has good communication skills. This is especially the case when talking to someone about recovery from…
There are going to be times in your recovery that you want to go back to using substances. It isn’t always going to be an…
Your path to recovery isn’t always going to be clear. There are not always going to be bright and sunny skies leading you the way.…
Creativity is a great thing to nurture in your recovery. Whether it be through art, movement, or creation, all of these things have a therapeutic…
Part of being in the present moment is allowing yourself to get in touch with your senses. Very often, we go through life on auto-pilot…