Why are people in recovery ashamed or embarrassed to be open about there history of using? My opinion, I think it’s not talked about enough. People are not aware of the importance of recovery. Weather it took someone 1 or 10 tries to get clean, they should be proud of their sobriety. As a parent, [...]
We all like to have fun, right? In the first few months of our recovery we think that having fun will be completely cut out of our life. Well, that is far from the truth. If you ask my opinion I would say that being sober, I have WAY more fun then I ever have before. [...]
As many of usknow, a well known celebrity Demi Lovato has recently relapse and overdosed after being clean for 6 years. Demi has been open about her recovery hoping for the support everyone needs during these times. Being in recovery, many of us know or have had someone close to us relapse or overdose. We might [...]
The first few months of recovery are typically the toughest. Your body is adjusting to functioning without the use of drugs or alcohol. This can sometimes cause you to feel like your mind is very clouded. For people who don’t cope with the unusual thoughts and feelings of not using will be more likely to [...]
Making the choice to enter a treatment center can be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. This important step comes with many questions that are difficult to answer, and it's understandable if you are overwhelmed. The details that will make your stay at a treatment center successful can be found if you [...]
Recognizing an addiction problem in someone you know can be harder than it seems. Someone with an addiction may take dramatic measures to hide their cravings and habits. But there are signs of addiction in Boynton Beach that you can look out for. If you recognize more than a few of them in your loved one, [...]
Today more than ever alcohol has become a large part of the American culture. With more than 86% of American adults consuming alcohol in their life at some point, it is a culturally accepted way of life. You may even have a member of your family or a friend that is known to drink in [...]
The connection between work stress and substance abuse is not new. The dynamic has been thoroughly examined by a variety of studies, and it is understood that worker substance abuse is a serious public health issue. Everyone who has held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. If you are [...]
Beginning the stages of recovery as an adult may mean learning to deal with people who can hinder your sobriety. Learning how to deal with adult peer pressure in recovery means taking control of your life. You may want to surround yourself with comfortable and familiar people and places, but this may pressure you into [...]
When you successfully make it through your treatment program, you likely will feel on top of the world for your success. And you should! As you reenter your day to day life, however, you may find that negative emotions creep back in. Dealing with forgiveness after addiction is an everyday process. In order to be [...]
