Almost any recovering addict will tell you that the most difficult days are those early days, which is why many folks in recovery choose to get sober with the help of an inpatient treatment program. But what happens when you leave the safe confines of your recovery center and are faced with sobriety in the …
Entering the Real World After Treatment (and Why Sobriety Rules) Read More »
Let’s face it, getting sober is no cakewalk and if you’re a true blue addict, it requires a heck of a lot more than just willpower alone. For most of us, in order for sobriety to truly take hold, we must first be willing to admit our complete and utter powerlessness over drugs, alcohol, or …
Wouldn’t it be nice if everything in life was black and white? You know, no grey areas, no question marks, only “yes” or “no” answers to every single burning question…ever? But, alas, we don’t live in a black and white world. While this keeps life interesting, spontaneous, and packed with mystery, it can also cause …
Sex and Love Addiction: An Intimacy Disorder that’s not so Black and White Read More »
Addiction “Whack-a-Mole” Ah, addiction–it’s a many layered “dis-ease” that can mean something different for everyone. Addicts are frequently addicted to more than one thing, and since addiction tends to be propelled by something deeper than what’s on the surface, one addiction will almost invariably lead to something else if not treated properly. Even when treated, …
The Many Layers of Addiction and How Various Addictions can Coexist Read More »
If you’re an addict, getting sober, in and of itself, is hard. It requires a lot of determination and a complete willingness to do whatever it takes to remain on the straight and narrow path. On top of it all, staying sober is even harder than getting sober and while anyone with any length of …
Getting through the Early Days: Tips for Maintaining your Recovery in Early Sobriety Read More »
You’ve been around the recovery community for a while. Perhaps you’re new to a twelve step program, you’ve flirted with the idea of getting sober, or maybe you have a friend or family member who’s sober. You’ve also heard the term “dry drunk” getting tossed around here and there, but what the heck does it …
Yes, the holidays are here. Not just around the corner, but here. Pumpkin Spice Lattes have been on the Starbucks menu for at least two months now, and depending on where you are in the world, there’s very likely a public TV station playing Christmas carols on loop to a perpetually burning log in the …
How to Stay Sane (and Sober) During the Holidays Read More »
Do you salivate over the thought of that swift double thud sound — the one where the rubber hits the stamp pad right before marking your passport? If the answer is “yes,” then you might just be hopelessly filled with wanderlust. Traveling, in and of itself, can be rather addicting, and many addicts we know who like …
Why Traveling Sober is a Rewarding Experience that’s Not to be Feared Read More »
Many of us have been there — the heartache, the loss of appetite, the endless Morrissey loops on Spotify, and the list goes on. Ahh, breakups. For most humans, breakups just suck. Period. For those of us in addiction recovery, however, they can be some of the most difficult things in life. This doesn’t mean …
Calling all dopamine addicts! Hey, we might as well just say, “calling all addicts!” Or, better yet, “calling everyone who likes to feel good!” Do we have your attention? So what the heck is dopamine? If you’ve ever used drugs, or you just like to geek out on the brain, then you may already know. …
Seven Great Ways to Boost your Dopamine Levels Naturally Read More »
