How Gratitude Lists Help Opiate Addiction Recovery
When it comes to maintaining sobriety for any extended period of time, staying grateful is absolutely key. Falling into a deep pit of self-pity can be dangerous, seeing as we usually tend to dig ...
10 Tips for Staying Positive in Heroin Addiction Recovery
Over the course of the past two decades, heroin abuse and addiction rates have skyrocketed nationwide, and heroin overdose is now one of the leading causes of accidental death across the country. A report ...
Top 10 Reasons to Quit Cocaine
Cocaine is an illicit stimulant drug, known for increasing alertness and causing hyperactivity and lowering inhibitions. Cocaine comes in several different forms, though it most commonly comes as a white powder which is ingested ...
Relapse Prevention – Dealing With Highly Triggered Areas: Holiday Parties
No matter what time of the year it is - summer, spring, winter or fall - it seems there is always something to celebrate. While fall and winter are unarguably the most holiday-heavy times ...
3 Reasons to Take Part in an Alumni Program
Recovery is rooted in having a strong support system, so it makes sense that an alumni program would be beneficial for both those in treatment as well as graduates. Here we take a look ...
Study: Cardio should be used to treat addiction and prevent relapse
A new study by the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) has discovered a key mechanism in how aerobic exercise can impact the brain, which could offer promising improvements to addiction treatment ...
How to Make a Vision Board That Boosts Your Recovery
Getting sober is not always a straightforward process. Some days you will wake up feeling spiritually fit, bursting with optimism and ready to take on the day with a clear and sober mind. Other ...
Essential Relapse Prevention Tips for Newcomers
For those new to recovery, successfully completing drug treatment is a major accomplishment. When treatment is completed, an individual feels like a whole new world opens up for them that is filled with new ...
