Coincidentally, the age when someone is most likely to develop a substance use disorder–between 18 and 25–is also the age when they are most actively …
3 Tips for Repairing Relationships After Treatment
Addiction is incredibly hard on relationships. When you’re addicted to drugs or alcohol, you prioritize those things over everything else. Your personality may change, making …
Focus on the Process
The road to recovery from addiction is long and full of challenges. It can be hard to persevere in the face of setbacks and stay …
3 Ways to Improve Your Self-awareness
Self-awareness is the beginning of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence, broadly speaking, comprises self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills. All of these parts are important …
Why Journaling is a Powerful Recovery Tool
Journaling is a deceptively powerful tool for addiction recovery. In some ways, it plays an organizing role in your overall recovery. That is, journaling can’t …
Why the Holidays Are Hard for Recovery
The holidays are often a challenging time for people recovering from addiction but with a little awareness and foresight, you can stay sober and have …
How to Resolve Conflict in Recovery
There are several reasons learning to resolve interpersonal conflict is a valuable skill for addiction recovery. First, interpersonal conflict is the primary source of stress …
3 Tips for Dealing with Loneliness in Recovery
Loneliness is often a challenge for people starting out in addiction recovery. It’s typically a good idea to distance yourself from friends who drink and …
What to Eat for Better Mental Health
Addiction and mental health issues often go together. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, more than half of adults and more than 60 …
3 Major Benefits of Group Therapy
Group therapy has long been a central feature of addiction treatment programs. This worries a lot of guys who are thinking about entering treatment for …