Anyone can develop a substance use disorder, regardless of age. Risk factors may change throughout your life, but they are always there. If you’ve struggled…
Getting good, quality sleep is an important part of the recovery process and can make all the difference in helping you reach your goals. No…
There has been a good deal of attention given in recent years to substance abuse, largely due to the ongoing opioid crisis. Opioids are far…
Addiction and trauma go hand in hand. Many people who develop addictions have dealt with some sort of trauma in their lives. Trauma is…
Many people, especially those struggling with a mental illness or substance use disorder, feel as though they are entirely alone. Feeling ostracized, left out, and…
Patience takes practice. That’s the tricky thing about patience. You can’t rush it, because then you aren’t being patient. Practicing being patient must be an…
“How do we learn to keep a clear head when we usually see red at the first sign of problems?” questions Annika Rose. “It takes…
“For as long as human beings have had ways to feel good, we’ve struggled to know when it’s time to stop,” says Jeffrey Kluger, author…
“Reading and writing poetry can inspire you to reflect, dream, develop your voice, and grow,” says Leah Larwood, author of “Poetry as Therapy” for In…
Exercise is an essential aspect of recovery from substance use. You might scrunch your nose up at the thought of going for a run or…