When someone enters into recovery, it’s easy for them to romanticize or glorify their lives before they got sober. It’s quite common for addicts in recovery to describe the loss of identity they feel without drugs or alcohol in their lives. Many people feel like drinking and drugging gave them an edge and helped them …
Understanding the behavioral, physical, and psychological aspects of addiction is a critical component in recognizing the signs that you or someone you love may have a problem. It’s one thing to drink and take drugs recreationally from time to time, or to engage in a bit of promiscuity for fun’s sake. We’re all human and …
While society’s views and understanding of addiction, on the whole, have improved over the years, there are still many myths surrounding it. Those who’ve never experienced what it’s like to be addicted to drugs or alcohol, or to feel the compulsion toward engaging in unhealthy behaviors despite the wreckage it may cause, often have a …
It’s relatively common knowledge in the recovery community that people in early recovery from drug and alcohol abuse have pretty insane sugar cravings. The original Printing of the Big Book of AA even has a mention of a physician who encouraged newly sober alcoholics to keep chocolate and candy nearby to curb alcohol cravings. But, …
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These days, there seem to be mindfulness enthusiasts everywhere. And for good reason. Practicing mindfulness can literally change the wiring and makeup of our brains in a good way, which is pretty cool if you think about it. But what does it actually mean, and how can it benefit recovery? Mindfulness originated from ancient eastern …
Forget keg stands, quarters, and beer pong. There’s a new drinking trend making its rounds on TikTok and it’s resulting in a concerning number of alcohol poisoning-related hospital visits for college students. The trend in question is called BORG (yes, like the Star Trek aliens) and it’s an acronym for “blackout rage gallon.” The typical …
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The simplest definition of addiction is this: “a compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance or behavior that is independent of withdrawal.” It’s often described as a “medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior.” And we know, of course, that certain substances such as alcohol, prescription medication, illicit drugs, and the …
Making the decision to enter into treatment for drugs, alcohol, or other addictions and compulsions is a very courageous move. If you’re currently facing this very tough decision, please know that having the willingness alone is a brave first step. So, if you’ve made it this far, please give yourself a pat on the back…but …
In broad terms, accountability simply means having the willingness to take responsibility for our actions and behaviors. Cheers to that. It certainly sounds easy enough on the surface. But what about those of us who’ve gone through the emotional wringer while facing our feelings for the very first time sans drugs or alcohol? Of course, …
A trauma trigger is basically anything that reminds you of a traumatic event, bringing up heavy and often overwhelming emotions. If a trigger is present, your body might feel like it’s actually re-experiencing the event. This means that you can internalize the trigger as danger, which can bring up anxiety, panic, stress, guilt, restlessness, and …
