While long-term mental health maintenance is a complex process that sometimes requires dramatic lifestyle changes, there are also several small alterations you make immediately that…
If you believe you have developed an addiction to alcohol, and that drinking is controlling your life, you may have tried Alcoholics Anonymous at some…
Traveling can be stressful, and airports are full of potential triggers for the newly sober. You may have used flying as an opportunity to drink…
The term “victim mentality” is often used to describe a manipulative and destructive person, but people with this mindset are likely hurting themselves as much…
Early sobriety comes with its fair share of challenges—some are expected, others, not so much. One circumstance you might not anticipate until it happens is…
Part of deciding to seek help for addiction is deciding how public you wish to be about your recovery journey. There are many reasons you…
For many people in treatment for addiction, sugary foods can become a source of comfort and reward when drugs and alcohol are no longer an…
It was once believed that brain changes and damage were irreversible, and that the adult brain was generally unmalleable. New research has discovered that the…
While a large portion of the population suffers from sleep-related issues and may not consistently sleep the recommended seven to eight hours per night, some…
Quality sleep is one of the most important facets of a healthy lifestyle, but improving sleep patterns is often easier said than done. There are…