Sobriety Gift Ideas to Celebrate Recovery
Unsure what to get that special someone this year who is in addiction recovery? These sobriety gifts will definitely inspire! With Christmas just around the corner, you might be trying to think of the perfect sobriety gift for a loved-one who has or is suffering from addiction, whether or not they are in addiction recovery. There is a long list of gifts that will show your loved-one how much you care. Ideally you will want something to help them during their challenging journ
Overcoming Food Addiction
With the introduction of refined sugars into modern diets, an alarming portion of the world’s population seem to be swallowed up by food addiction. Food addiction is a new and controversial term, but the many people who have experienced and overcome food addiction will tell you that this addiction is very real. But how do we become addicted to food – something we all need to survive? And how can we overcome a food addiction when complete abstinence from food is obviously not
Recovery High Schools: Giving Teens a Second Chance
Recovery high schools are helping teen addicts maintain sobriety by focusing on recovery and their studies at the same time. Recovery high schools are popping up across not only the U.S., but all over the world. Why? Because teens who attend addiction rehab typically have difficulties integrating back into their old high school without relapsing. High school is often a time of experimentation with drugs and alcohol, and saying ‘no’ repeatedly is often too hard of a test on th
Problem Gambler or Gambling Addiction?
Compulsive gambling, or gambling addiction, is a very serious form of process addiction. Learn the signs and how to treat it here. Gambling addiction is more serious than many people realise. While most people are able to gamble responsibly, many others find themselves caught in the sticky web of gambling addiction, unable to escape. Is Gambling Really an Addiction? Gambling addiction, also referred to as an impulse-control disorder, is when a person gambles compulsively. Thi
Making Amends is More than Just an Apology
Find out the difference between an apology and making amends – and how to properly make amends in addiction recovery. No one is perfect. We, as humans, are all inevitably bound to make mistakes throughout our lives. And these stumbling blocks and errors in judgement often help to mould us. Our characters are built from our experiences both good and bad, and there is no shame in admitting when we are wrong. Making amends is a part of life and it takes a strong person to own up
Stress and Relapse Prevention with Diet and Health Tips
It is no secret that we all experience stress, and the pressures of modern society can make it seem as though if you are not stressed out – then you are not working hard enough. But stress takes a significant toll on your physical and mental well-being. When stress becomes the norm, so do all the associated physical and mental illnesses. In fact, some suggest that up to 80% of illnesses can be attributed to stress, and addiction is one of them. Stress is one of the most comm
Staying Sober by Building Confidence in Addiction Recovery
So you have achieved sobriety! Perhaps you recently completed your stay at a drug or alcohol rehab, or maybe you did it on your own. Regardless of how you accomplished it, you have definitely done a lot of hard work to get where you are, and you should be feeling great, right? Unfortunately, however, many people in addiction recovery struggle with low self-esteem which keeps them feeling unhappy, unworthy, and unsatisfied — and also makes staying sober in the long run a chall
What To Do If You Relapse in Addiction Recovery
Relapse is the ever-feared return to using your drug of choice and again experiencing the devastating consequences as addiction takes over and your life spirals out of control. While no one wants to return to using after entering addiction recovery, the fact is – slip-ups happen and relapse is often viewed as a characteristic of addiction recovery. But does a night of drinking or drugging mean you are doomed to months of use and despair? One-time slips are definitely serious
Do I Need Recovery Meetings to Stay Sober?
Think you are able to stay sober without attending recovery meetings? Do not think they are an integral part of addiction recovery? Chances are… you are wrong! Recovery meetings are a huge part of any addiction recovery programme, and those in recovery are encouraged to attend them as often as possible for however long they feel the need to. The first few months of sobriety are the hardest, and during this time it is imperative that recovering addicts attend meetings every da
How to Make Friends in Addiction Recovery
It’s often difficult to make friends in recovery, but it’s an important part of remaining sober long-term. Use these tips to help make long-lasting friendships in addiction recovery. Humans are social beings. Instinctively, we strive to connect with other people and require this connection and support to function optimally in the world. But many of us struggle to form these connections and make close friends, especially as adults. Add recently completing addiction treatment a
