This is a topic that is a bit scary to write about, just because my experience has been that everyon...
Sponsors are an important part of twelve-step recovery. Even in alternative recovery programs, there...
Many Americans struggle with anxiety symptoms every year. In fact, according to the NIH a little ove...
So you want to get sober, but you aren't interesting in Alcoholic Anonymous. Some people get to this point and they give up on recovery because they think AA is the only way. Or maybe you have been going to AA for some time now,...
5 Addiction Recovery Apps You Need Smartphones and technology can be incredibly harmful in recovery or incredibly helpful. We look at our phones, get out of our heads, and avert from whatever we're experiencing. Instead of going on Facebook or Instagram, here are a few addiction...
How to Deal with Drunk People Whether you're in recovery from addiction, not drinking for the night, or just slightly buzzed, dealing with a drunk person can really be difficult. To deal with drunk people, you may need to meet them with firm boundaries, incredible compassion...
I realize that writing posts like this often causes some arguments to arise, and want to start by saying this is not my intention. I know many people who believe in a higher power, a Judeo-Christian god, or have polytheistic beliefs. These are people who...
Adderall Withdrawal, Crash, and Addiction Although Adderall® is an immensely useful medication when used in clinical settings, many people abuse Adderall and become addicted. This is especially common among young adults, and quitting can be harder than one may think. Because it is a legal substance...
Meth Induced Psychosis Methamphetamine is a drug in the stimulant class. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use, over a million Americans used methamphetamine in the year prior, and almost half a million in the month prior to the survey. Abused for its stimulating effects...
Quit Drinking, Can't Sleep There are many side effects of quitting drinking. One is when you quit drinking and can't sleep well at night. This is a completely normal experience that many people have. There are reasons this happens, and things we can do about it! How...
When you have a loved one going through an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it can be difficult to know what action to take, especially when the person isn't ready to get better.. We need to learn how to help a drug addict who doesn't...
Free Drug Rehab Programs in Oklahoma Oklahoma consistently ranks high on lists of drug abuse. Oklahoma has seen an increase in methamphetamine use and the use of prescription painkillers in recent years. Like many other areas of the United States, those living in Oklahoma are facing...
