Navigating the upcoming Holiday Season sober can be both frightening and freeing. Many of us think of the holidays as a time for family, friends,…
Everyone has good days and bad days. Sometimes, though, you don’t feel either emotion. You just feel kind of blah, with no emotions of any…
For many years the impact of trauma was acknowledged through the presence of PTSD symptoms largely associated with experiencing war or sexual assault. However, trauma…
The COVID-19 pandemic may have you feeling isolated and alone. While you may have to stay home and maintain social distances from others, you are…
Staying at home and keeping your distance from others is critical for your physical health during the coronavirus outbreak. It is equally important, though, that…
When you free yourself from the burden of substance use, you make room for the greatest pleasures that life can offer. Finding peace after addiction…
People often think about how addiction impacts our brains, emotions and cognitive abilities. Though we all know that substance use has physical consequences, it’s tempting…
Mental Illness Awareness Week in 2019 is October 6th to October 12th. The U.S. Congress established Mental Illness Awareness Week in 1990. Every year, it…
Substances mask our problems. They also numb us to some of life’s greatest joys. When people with a history of substance misuse remove the barrier…
While getting sober is often touted as the solution to all your problems, it’s not a magic bullet. As you grow accustomed to repairing relationships…