What Trauma do Men Face?
Even in today’s society, when many treat men and women equally, men are often seen as the stronger sex. Men aren’t supposed to have emotions, or feelings, or be affected by things in certain opinions, [...]
Even in today’s society, when many treat men and women equally, men are often seen as the stronger sex. Men aren’t supposed to have emotions, or feelings, or be affected by things in certain opinions, [...]
When you make the decision to get help for a drug or alcohol addiction, there can be a feeling of frustration as you learn that treatment isn’t an overnight fix for addiction. Most treatment plans [...]
You’ve decided to stop drinking, or using drugs, you’ve been through a rehab program, and you’re in recovery. Sobriety is a wonderful thing, and it’s truly living, yet many people associate sober living as a [...]
It can be hard to tell when your drinking has crossed the line from moderate use to a real problem with alcohol. Understanding the problem is the first step to overcoming alcoholism, and it’s important [...]
Addiction ruins lives. A drug habit can end a career or end in overdose. A drinking problem can lead to a DUI arrest or an accident, and can be the cause of a divorce. Such [...]
No two people on Earth are exactly alike. We all have our own thoughts, emotions, actions, and our bodies often react to substances in their own ways as well. We experience addiction to drugs and [...]
Nerves always seem to pop up at the worst possible time, like before a big meeting or job interview. For people battling addiction, a rush of nerves can often be a trigger, leaving a strong [...]
One thing that many families and friends of those struggling with addiction find themselves asking often is why? Why did their loved one begin using these drugs or drinking so heavily in the first place? [...]
For many people struggling with addiction, it can be difficult to find the words when it’s time to talk in therapy. It can feel exhaustive and stressful to have to find a way to describe [...]
A sponsor is used in AA as a person to talk to about your progress in recovery. The sponsor is an alcoholic who is trying to maintain sobriety, agrees to listen to your experiences, and [...]