As you look toward the new year, you may be thinking about resolutions to improve your life. Then again, you may wonder if you should be making resolutions if you have doubts about being able to keep them. The good news is that people...
The coronavirus outbreak has affected the way we interact with other people in a significant way. We have been told to distance ourselves physically from others, to keep everyone safe and healthy. We wear masks to keep from breathing on each other. We have...
November 13 is World Kindness Day, a day to examine the opportunities you have to make a difference in someone else’s life. Your acts of kindness can also make a difference in your own life. When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you...
The most important person to be honest with is yourself. In fact, the first step in the 12-step program is to admit that you are powerless over drugs or alcohol and that they have made your life unmanageable. Throughout your recovery, you will also...
Getting help for your addiction to drugs or alcohol is a critical first step toward your recovery. Addiction treatment can help you understand the underlying causes of addiction and guide through strategies and techniques that will enable you to live a healthier life. September...
Denial can have a strong pull, especially when you are addicted. You may make up excuses for your behavior or try to convince yourself (and others) that you don’t really have a problem. In addiction treatment, admitting and accepting your situation is a critical...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for many people throughout the US. Health officials have identified over 4 million cases and almost 145,000 deaths related to the virus and the numbers continue to increase daily. People on the front lines of healthcare who respond...
When you are experiencing an anxiety disorder, you may be tempted to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with your symptoms. Self-medicating, of course, only makes the situation worse. You are likely to also develop an addiction to those substances. Addiction and anxiety...
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 definitely not alone. People across the world are putting into place similar measures, all focused on staying safe and...
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 you continue to care for your mental and emotional health as well. Taking steps to understand how to avoid...
Staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak means you may be limited in many of your normal daily and social activities, such as dining with friends or going to see a movie. However, getting treatment for your addiction to drugs or alcohol should continue...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying physically and mentally healthy is critically important. Although it may be challenging to remain at home, to not go to work, or to not socialize with family and friends, taking these steps now will help you remain safe throughout...
