Science shows that the links between anxiety and addiction are strong. Anxiety disorders cause people to feel extreme tension in certain situations. Unfortunately, the National Institute of Mental Health reports…
Stress creates a high risk for relapse in men and women with addiction. It impacts mental health, worsening underlying disorders but also just making life harder to manage. Stress and…
Sober living does not happen overnight. Those who want to break the chains of alcohol addiction should understand that getting sober takes time, focus, and professional help. While the detox…
Social drinking may seem normal to some people. You may be one of the many people around others who are drinking over dinner, in a conversation, or at that big…
Family therapy is a very different level and type of care than what intervention is. If you are struggling with drug or alcohol addiction or have a loved one battling…
A relapse occurs when a person who is no longer using drugs or alcohol engages in it. Unfortunately, relapse does not just happen, but it often progresses from thoughts of…
The first step to recovery from drugs and alcohol is realizing and accepting that your drug abuse has become a problem and that you need to quit. Due to economic…
The holidays can be a stressful time during recovery. Whether you are in the middle of treatment or have recently completed your addiction treatment plan, the period between Thanksgiving and…
One of the things you may learn in your nutrition therapy program is the relationship between certain foods and sobriety. While some foods can reinforce your diet regimen and recovery…
In the past, you may have bought a bottle of wine or whiskey for a loved one who was known as a heavy drinker. However, those days are long gone,…