by Cindy Spiegel | Jan 20, 2017 | Addiction, Recovery
It is widely understood that exercise is a major component of good overall health. Usually, those living in addiction do not prioritize their health. They ingest substances that negatively affect their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Depending on their...
by Cindy Spiegel | Dec 27, 2016 | Recovery
New Year’s Eve can be a problematic holiday for someone in addiction recovery. Instead of being a celebration of anticipation and new beginnings, New Year’s Eve is often filled with temptations and uncomfortable situations. Fortunately, you can make it...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 22, 2016 | Drug Treatment, Recovery
Because addiction is a chronic disease, relapse rates are high. But this does not mean treatment is ineffective or that relapse equates to failure. Relapse happens for many reasons, including stress, poor health, emotional issues, mental health disorders, lack of...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 17, 2016 | Recovery
Many addictions begin as a way of self-medicating. People who suffer from depression, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other issues may have initially found some relief from their ailment in alcohol or other substances. But self-medicating only works until...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | Aug 8, 2016 | Recovery
Many people think a geographical change is necessary when they are trying to stop partying. While a move may be a good way to motivate the life changes required for addiction recovery, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that location is more important...
by Cristina Utti, MA, MFA | May 9, 2016 | Recovery
Watching a loved one struggle with alcoholism can be heartbreaking and frustrating. Finding a way to help them and seeing them grow in sobriety can be joyful. Here are some tips to help an alcoholic friend: Have Inner Strength – The first step in helping a...
