Understanding the Role of Spirituality in Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the best-known self-help program for men and women struggling with alcohol abuse. However, many people have questions about the role that spirituality and religion play in the program. AA Is Spiritual, Not Religious The founders of [...]
How are you celebrating your soberversary?
How are you celebrating your soberversary? A soberversary is a commemorative event celebrating the anniversary of your sobriety. You can think of it as your sober “birthday” to mark the growth of the new person you’re becoming now that your [...]
Managing Cravings During Marijuana Addiction Treatment
Cravings are a common symptom of marijuana withdrawal. Regular marijuana use affects the reward pathways in the brain and conditions them to expect the dopamine rush that comes from substance use. When you're newly sober, strong urges to use are [...]
I Can Buy Myself Flowers: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
In her new hit single "Flowers," Miley Cyrus advocates for self-care as a way to heal from a bad breakup. I can buy myself flowers Write my name in the sand Talk to myself for hours Say things you don't [...]
How Is Naltrexone Used in Addiction Treatment?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) can help people who are struggling with substance use disorders manage their cravings and work towards lasting sobriety. Although there are several different types of medications that can be used in MAT, naltrexone is one of the [...]
The Harmful Effects of Alcohol on Sleep
Although most people think alcohol can help them fall asleep, it actually has the opposite effect. Over time, alcohol consumption can lead to chronic sleep problems that make it nearly impossible to get the rest your body needs. How Does [...]
Addiction Affects the Whole Family: What It’s Like to Live With Someone Who Has an Opioid Use Disorder
When an opioid abuser is in the home, their addiction can have a ripple effect on everyone around them. Just as a person with an opioid use disorder needs access to comprehensive care to begin their recovery journey, family members [...]
8 Ways That Music Can Help Support Your Recovery From a Substance Use Disorder
Music can have a powerful effect on people in recovery from substance use disorders. Whether you enjoy making music or prefer simply listening to songs by your favorite artists, there are at least eight ways music helps support your sobriety. [...]
8 Signs You’re Using Drugs and Alcohol as an Unhealthy Coping Mechanism
It's not uncommon for people to reach for drugs and alcohol in an effort to numb difficult emotions or cope with challenging situations. However, if you find yourself increasingly relying on substance use to make it through the day, you [...]
7 Healthy Habits to Support a Lasting Recovery
Generally, it is said that it takes anywhere between 18 and 254 days to form a new habit, with the average being 66 days. However, research has found that some habits can be formed in as little as three weeks. [...]
