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3 Ways Addiction Can Turn an Obedient College Student Rebellious
According to Casa Columbia, nearly half of all full-time college students (nearly 3.8 million people) binge drink and abuse prescription and/or illegal drugs; furthermore, a staggering one in four of...
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Physical Activity, Staying Busy and Living Sober
Recovery is an ongoing process. After you’ve been sober a while and have achieved “advanced recovery,” you will have developed many new habits to replace the old, destructive ones. To help avoid...
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Protecting Yourself from Alcohol in Recovery
Unlike substances that are commonly abused and illegal to possess (such as cocaine, heroin and mediations that require a prescription), alcohol is legal for adults to purchase and abuse as they wish....
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Setting and Achieving Goals in Your Recovery
Often an overlooked factor in one’s life, especially the older one gets, is continuing to set and work toward achieving goals. For recovering addicts, learning how to set realistic goals, both short...
View Article3 Arguments in Favor of Rehab
When an addict looks at her treatment options, it is important to remember that every addict’s needs are different, which means your treatment will vary from any other person’s. However, the longer and...
View Article4 Reasons Discussing Your Addiction with Your Doctor Can Maintain Your Sobriety
Admitting to a drug problem is the first step in the right direction. Many times, addicts fail to see how their addiction has negatively affected not only their own personal life but also those they...
View ArticleMending Personal Relationships in Recovery
It is well known that addiction and intimate or long-term committed relationships do not mix well. Individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol affect everyone around them, and their addiction can...
View ArticleThe Brain’s Role in Positive Feelings
An individual’s brain gets its information from two different sources. Their senses tell them what is occurring in the outside world while their emotions tell them what that particular circumstance...
View ArticleThe Value of Support When Coping with Depression and Anxiety
Depression is a complex disease in that it occurs for a variety of reasons. Some individuals experience depression while experiencing a serious medical condition while others may have a family history...
View ArticleWhat’s the Difference Between the Different Types of Interventions?
Interventions are typically seen as the initial step in treating an individual who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. They are typically pre-planned by loved ones, friends, or employers to help the...
View ArticleCan Addiction Cause Trauma in Family Members?
According to the American Psychiatric Association, trauma is defined as an emotional response someone has to an extremely negative event. These events often involve actual or threatened death or...
View ArticleConvincing a Parent that They Need Help for Substance Abuse
Having parents who struggle with addiction is difficult to understand, especially for those who are at a younger age. Children often question what they could have done differently to prevent their...
View ArticleGiving Back: Why Giving Is a Great Way to Receive
When someone freely gives her time, talents and energy to support a cause or another person, she often finds that she is the one on the receiving end. The people being supported may receive money,...
View ArticleThe First Four Steps in Stopping Your Drug Use
Unless a series of bad events occur, addicts often are unable to see the damage of their addiction, both on how it affects their lives and those who they love. Addiction can cause a series of negative...
View ArticleThe Relief of Not Being in Complete Control
Few people desire to have addiction issues, but many people who experience significant trauma find their solace by developing controlling behaviors. In fact, the earlier in life someone experiences a...
View ArticleWalking a Common Path to Recovery
Modern societies have an incredible amount of information at their fingertips, whether through phones, tablets or any other smart device out there. As a result, many people can seek information at any...
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Self-Care Strategies When You Have Bipolar Disorder
Taking medication and seeing a psychiatrist and therapist are likely part of your overall treatment plan when you have bipolar disorder. However, there are also other ways to personally supplement your...
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Bipolar I and Bipolar II: Is There Really a Difference?
Being part of contemporary society can become extremely complicated. We continue to stretch ourselves thinner and thinner. Meanwhile, many of us pay little mind to our own mental health and instead...
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Treatment Is the Key to Managing Bipolar Disorder
An estimated 51 percent of people with bipolar disorder are not receiving treatment, according to the National Institute of Mental Health.1 If you have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or suspect...
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Will the Royal Family Be the Knights in Shining Armor to Shatter Mental...
It’s hard not to become fascinated by the British royal family – Princes William and Harry and Princess Kate in particular. These modern-day royals have brought the loftiness of their influence down to...
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