Contrary to what others may think, the first few months after rehab are the most stressful. Recovering addicts (and their respective friends and family members) are on edge. The possibility of going back to the old days is slowly inching further and further away. However, relapse is still a huge possibility and even if it [...]
Life’s a beach, yes. But have you heard about the benefits of beaches to a person’s recovery? Movies and TV shows always make it seem as if the beach should be the go-to place for contemplation – when the main character’s down in the dumps, expect him/her to drive all the way to the nearest [...]
So what are positive addictions? Positive addictions are the complete opposite of destructive addictions to drugs and alcohol. Some therapists recommend positive addictions for people who think that they simply cannot function without being addicted to anything. Not everyone will fully understand the effect or benefit of being positively addicted to something. Some people would [...]
For those who are running away from addiction, natural highs that don’t do any harm to the body are hard to come into. Yes, there’s chocolate and various kinds of sweets. There are relaxing massages and spas that offer treatments that mimic a kind of relaxing high. But there’s one scientifically proven natural high that’s [...]
There is a lot of mystique surrounding sober living homes that it’s almost impossible to tell what exactly happens inside one. A common misconception about sober living homes is that it’s basically an extended, albeit more lax rehab facility. Some well-meaning friends and family even say that sober living homes only tax the pockets of [...]