AA Chips and Sober Medallions
Most of us have seen TV episodes where someone stands up at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and announces, “My name is John/Joan, and I’m celebrating x years of sobriety.”...
15Jun
Symptoms of Childhood Trauma in Adults
Ideally, childhood is a time of security – a period in which you safely explore the world around you. That stability is incredibly important for confidence, self-esteem, and good mental...
09Jun
How to Tell If Someone is Sniffing Coke
Cocaine is a fast-acting and extremely addictive stimulant. While many people see it as a harmless party drug, an increasing number of Americans have developed potentially life-threatening dependencies on...
04Jun
Benefits of Quitting Alcohol
Many people begin experimenting with alcohol in their youth. What begins as an occasional night out on the town turns into a regular drink after work, which eventually may...
25May
Important Facts for Children of Drug Addicted Parents
People who abuse drugs deal with a whole host of challenges, including health problems, mental illness, and difficulty meeting obligations. However, they are not the only ones affected. Parental...
20May
Maternal Depression: Help for Depression During and After Pregnancy
Did you have a happy Mother’s Day this year? Or did you spend that Sunday feeling blue? There are multiple reasons why some people find Mother’s Day less than...
13May
Emotional Maturity and Addiction
Does Addiction Impact Emotional Maturity? Humans are emotional creatures. We experience joy, sorrow, excitement, stress – a vast array of strong feelings. As we age, we gain the ability to...
05May
Setting Boundaries With an Addicted Loved One
Boundaries are essential building blocks of any relationship. They help us to set limits on how we behave or speak to one another. When a loved one develops a...
28Apr
Developing Self-Compassion in Recovery
When you’ve been through the trials and tribulations of active addiction, you may have a hard time moving on. Those caught up in substance abuse often make poor choices...
