Instagram users only have to search for the “hashtag” of their preferred drug of choice to be rewarded with a never-ending tile feed of images …
What Are Some Goals I Should Set for Myself in Recovery?
Whether you have a mental illness or an addiction, goal-setting is incredibly important in recovery. Forbes Magazine states that setting goals build your confidence by …
Accountability Is Important In Addiction Recovery
Authors J. Webb, L. Toussaint, and J. Hirsch stated in their book titled, “Handbook of the Psychology of Self-Forgiveness”, “The power of self-forgiveness to facilitate recovery …
Is Dopamine Addictive?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that sends out signals to various parts of the brain – there are 2 principal areas of the brain that produce …
The First Year: What To Expect
Whatever expectations you have for your first year in recovery, let them go right now. The beauty of recovery is that it’s a lot like …
Reconnecting With Friends And Family During Rehab
Addiction “hijacks” the brain – that is, the chemicals in drugs often mimic those in the brain, causing the brain to produce more of the …
Bad Habit Or Bad Addiction?
How often have you or someone else said, “I know, I know, it’s a bad habit and I need to quit. I’m working on it” …
September 2018: National Recovery Month
For the last 28 years, SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, joins forces with organizations around the country to celebrate National Recovery …
There’s No Such Thing As An A+ In Recovery
One of the many gifts of recovery men are able to receive after working hard to sustain their sobriety is going back to school. Addiction …
Recovery is Like Every other Part of your Schedule
In the beginning of sobriety, it can feel like recovery is the 100% focus. Everything in your life is about your sobriety, your abstinence, and …