The Power and Importance of Gratitude While in Addiction Recovery
Addiction recovery is a long and winding journey. There are moments when the recovery process will seem like a stroll in the park, at other times it will feel like a daunting expedition. This is why it is important to incorporate practices into your life that will help you along the way. One of the most important and effective practices is gratitude… “Everything can be taken from a man or a woman but one thing: the last of human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any give
9 Most Common Reasons People are Afraid to Get Sober
Many people struggling with addiction want to get sober, but share common fears about what sobriety entails. Let us take this opportunity to refute these fears and show you why getting sober is better than you realised. Fear of failure, fear of being labelled – what is stopping you from getting sober? The top reasons most people struggling with addiction are afraid to quit. Getting sober can seem incredibly scary. Whether from drugs or alcohol, the benefits of becoming sober
Having a hard time imagining what your life will look like after getting sober?
Explore 10 of the biggest benefits you’ve got to look forward to when you stop using: Addiction is a full-time lifestyle, leaving little time for anything else. What fills the void when you get sober? Getting sober changes everything. Here are 10 of the ways your life will shift when you stop using: Getting sober is hard work. It’s a challenging process that requires dedication and willpower – and, for many, adapting to life without using is difficult. To succeed, you need to
Difficulties of Staying Sober in Early Recovery and How to Overcome Them
Whether you are new to recovery or an old veteran, certain obstacles may get in the way of your sobriety. Being prepared for and knowing how to handle these situations will help you on your path to long-term addiction recovery. You have probably heard that staying sober in addiction recovery is difficult. And while it does definitely have its challenges, knowing what to expect and understanding how to overcome these difficulties before they happen can be the difference betwee
What is Binge Drinking?
Binge drinking is the consumption of many alcoholic beverages over a short period of time with the intention of becoming drunk. Binge drinking can last for a few hours or even up to several days. Many people relate binge drinking to people who are young and in college, typically between the ages of 18 and 25. However, the US Department of Health and Human Services has shown reports that 70% of binge drinkers are over the age of 25. It should be noted that binge drinking is no
Women are Affected by Ecstasy Differently Than Men
Recent research is showing that the drug ecstasy affects women differently than men. Ecstasy is a synthetic drug and acts a stimulant and a mild hallucinogen. This drug affects the levels of serotonin; a chemical in the brain. This chemical regulates mood, cognitive functions, and sleep. Users seek out the relaxed and euphoric state, and the heightened feelings of self-acceptance and connection with others. Ecstasy also produces negative effects like anxiety, depression, and
10 Signs that you have an Addiction to Meth and Need Addiction Recovery Treatment
Meth is the abbreviated name for methamphetamine, and is also known as crystal meth. Meth abuse is becoming a huge problem in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Meth is cheaper than heroin and cocaine, which makes it more affordable for drug users and leads them to addiction recovery treatment. It is often the second largest drug addiction at many drug rehab centres. A Very Powerful Drug The growing consumption of this powerful drug is causing many users to develop an addic
How Alcoholism Affects The Family Part 2
This is a continuation of part 1 in which we discussed the affects that alcoholism has on children; now we will discuss how spouses or partners of alcoholics are affected and how each individual can be helped. Spouses/Partners of Alcoholics Alcoholism also has serious affects on the spouse or partner of the addict. So much so, that it is not uncommon for the individual to have mental and physical health problems. As the addiction progresses, the non-drinking spouse oftentimes
How Alcoholism Affects The Family Part 1
Alcoholism affects millions, perhaps up to a billion, people throughout the world. It is not only the alcoholic who is affected by this struggle, but those around him or her as well. Oftentimes, the alcoholic does not consider how their actions are affecting their spouse, children, parents, and even friends. Sometimes, they may believe that they are doing little or no harm at all to those around them; unfortunately the truth of the matter is that addiction does affect these i
These “Effects of Alcohol” are just Myths
The terms ‘nightcap’ and ‘liquid courage’ are self explanatory in regards to what we believe are the powers of alcohol. However, many of the most common reasons for drinking are completely misguided. Here we investigate which effects are actually myths and discover the truth behind them. Alcohol is the most widely accepted drug around the world, a legal substance in most countries. The effects of alcohol on drinkers and the reasons they drink vary. In many cultures alcohol is
