Now that you’re in drug addiction recovery, you’ve made it past some very big hurdles and life changes. Arguably, a very hard part is done but naturally, you’re still going to be faced with many difficult decisions. An old friend you used with wants to meet up, should you go? You really don’t feel like [...]

It’s often very difficult for family members to address the fact that their loved one has a drug addiction. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration does however stress the importance of family involvement in addiction recovery. People are more likely to seek help if they know they have the support of their family [...]

It’s not uncommon for individuals who enter treatment to struggle with anger – the early days are after all an emotional rollercoaster with great highs and lows. One of the many reasons why anger is seen so often in drug addiction treatment is because substance abuse is often the result of trauma. You may have [...]

Many of us look forward to the New Year celebrations but for those undergoing drug rehabilitation or alcohol addiction treatment, this can be a particularly challenging time. Whether this time of year simply makes you feel lonely, financial pressures overwhelm you or all the parties make you feel tempted to take drugs or drink alcohol, [...]

Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year and while all the social gatherings and over-indulgence is certainly enjoyable, it can actually be incredibly difficult for anyone battling an addiction. Whether you’re battling a drug or alcohol addiction, here are seven great ways to help you avoid relapse this holiday season. [...]

The New Year symbolizes a time of change for many of us and for those in recovery, setting resolutions can really help to boost your efforts to stay clean. Below are five great ideas if you’re looking for some achievable New Year resolutions for 2018. Develop your social circle In the beginning stages of recovery, [...]

If you’re currently receiving addiction treatment, the New Year is a fantastic time to start thinking about different ways to boost your recovery. Getting complacent can be dangerous because it can stop you from putting in the effort needed to avoid relapse. It could also lead to over-confidence and you may think you’re ok to [...]

From our mental health and the relationships we have with others to the long and short-term effects of alcohol abuse, below are some sobering truths about alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction health effects Sadly, failure to get alcohol addiction treatment can lead to a number of physical health problems including: Alcohol is a well-known depressant and [...]

Creative approaches such as art therapy, music therapy and psychodrama allow us to express any difficult thoughts, memories or feelings we might have without worrying about being constrained by words. Because of this, being creative has been shown to help people heal in many ways, even when it comes to drug addiction therapy. Why does creativity help with addiction recovery? [...]

The debate over whether or not marijuana should be legalized is becoming increasingly prevalent in many parts of the world. One of the biggest concerns is of course whether or not legalizing the drug would lead to increased use and therefore higher incidences of marijuana addiction. While it’s understandable to assume that this would be the [...]