With so many parties and celebrations, the holidays can be a particularly difficult time of year for those trying to stay sober. The temptation may be high, but there are things you can do to make sober holidays more enjoyable. The key is to plan to stay sober before the festivities start, and make sure […]
With the holiday season upon us, many of us look forward to get-togethers with friends and family, and work celebrations with colleagues. From the smell of holiday cookies baking to hearing carols in stores, we’re primed to be in a holiday mood. But the season can also bring stress. Attending or planning holiday events can
When it comes to meeting serious addiction recovery needs, there’s no metropolitan area quite like South Florida. In fact, some call it the world’s drug rehab capital. And that alone just speak for itself; indeed, there’s much to be had in the way of AA, NA, addiction treatment centers, and similar services. In this article, we’re
The well-established 12 step programs are a proven way to help with addiction recovery. The founders of Alcoholics Anonymous created the 12 step program more than 80 years ago and it has worked for millions of people since then.
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Tis the season of glad tidings and good cheer, but for people in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, the holidays can be an especially trying time to stay healthy and sober. Unrealistic expectations, over-commitment, unhealthy eating, financial strain, and fatigue can fray emotions. Travel complications and busy schedules can add to the stress, as
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The Twelve Steps are the general name given to the groups of programs that help people recover from substance abuse, addiction to drugs, and alcoholism. A twelve step program usually involves admitting to a lack of control, recognizing a higher power, and looking back at past mistakes with the help of a group or a
The drug problem in America knows no race or social class. Devouring across all the classes in America, last year alone 72,000 people died out of drug-related cases. Over 200 people a day die from a drug-related overdose death. Not only do 1 in 3 people know someone affected by addiction, but most of our celebrities and
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Recovery programs like Alcoholic anonymous use finding a higher power as the most common apprehension form. This is despite a lot of people reporting a flawed understanding of what this means. Most addicts believe this concept is a “God thing”, and instills a reluctance towards finding recovery. It is an unintentional ignorance muddled in confusion
Drug addiction is the condition of being unable to stop taking harmful drugs. This problem is widespread in the United States. Back in 2014, it was approximated that 20 million individuals aged 12 years and above suffered from some form of substance abuse. In that group, about 14.4 million people abused alcohol, 4.5 million were
The first few months of recovery from addiction are some of the most difficult. Insomnia, triggers, drug cravings, and the need to deal with emotions that were previously numbed with drugs make early recovery a period of enormous adjustment. An Interview with Tanya Desloover, MA, CADCII Learning to feel emotions again, including positive feelings of
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