What Are the Substitute Addictions and How Can They Be Avoided? Treatment for addiction can be challenging enough but trying to cope with all the stressors and stuff life throws your way can make things more difficult. Having good coping skills is necessary, but it is not a shield of protection against life. In recovery,…
Why Going to 90-Day Rehab is Only the Start of the Recovery Journey Going to rehab is a challenging decision for people with addiction. It means giving up an old way of life for a new one and embracing the decision to enter recovery. The start of the recovery journey is filled with ups and…
What Are 3 Ways Environment Can Influence Addiction? Addiction is a journey that takes a lifetime. It is not supposed to be easy but it should not be super difficult, either. Meaning: there are outside influences which can get in the way of trying your best to work hard in recovery. Environment plays a role…
These 3 Tips May Help Improve Mental Health in the Workplace Mental illness is a difficult subject for people to confront. It impacts how people think, feel, and behave. Mental health is something everyone has but not everyone knows what to do when it is not going well. Awareness and advocacy is key but also…
Why Does Meth Relapse Happen? Methamphetamine can be a dangerous drug for people to use. Not only is it highly addictive, it is also a drug which can turn people’s lives upside down. Meth is a dangerous stimulant drug. The effects of meth are felt quickly after ingestion of a drug, which leads many people…
Why Professional Rehab Programs for Pilots Can Support Long-Term Healing When people go to fly the friendly skies, they may not think about whether or not the people serving them on the plane have struggled with addiction. Truth is, alcoholism and drug use is more common amongst pilots and airline service personnel than people may…
Can Ibogaine Be Dangerous? The use of ibogaine is gaining notice around the world as a psychoactive substance used as sacred medicine by some people. It was used historically in opioid addiction treatment because it can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and eliminate cravings. It is not a legal drug and may cause serious harm and…
A Few Reasons Why Leaving Home for Treatment May Be a Good Choice When people are ready to face the music when it comes to addiction, they usually do it because they are finally ready. They are not willing to be pushed to this idea by others. They want to go of their own accord.…
What is the Role of Place in Addiction and Recovery? Recovery is not for the faint of heart. It takes everything within a person to stay clean and sober most days, especially early on. The brain and body seem to work against you even though you really want to stay clean. Most days, it can…
How to Find the Right Support for Panic Disorders in Recovery When people struggle with mental health issues, it can feel like a huge burden on top of addiction and recovery. Panic disorders are difficult for people to navigate because they are a form of anxiety, characterized by heightened fear. It has a lot to…