What is Rehab Really Like?

If you are choosing to enroll in some sort of alcohol or drug rehabilitation plan, you might be wondering what rehab is really like. While all treatment facilities vary from one another to some extent, you’ll likely see some similar types of therapy and activities. A...

Enjoying a Party Sober

When you first begin recovery, it might feel like enjoying a party sober is impossible. However, as you become more comfortable with your sobriety, you’ll hopefully be able to enjoy social events where there is alcohol around. However, it’s important to wait until you...

How Addiction Can Affect Your Marriage

Addiction can affect your marriage in many ways, as well as your children’s lives. Even your friends and family can suffer because of the harmful effects of alcoholism. You might experience changes in personality, including frequent mood swings. Often, addiction leads...

Avoiding Alcohol at a Work Event

Avoiding alcohol at a work event like a holiday party or team happy hour can be especially difficult. There is often a lot of pressure not only to fit in with peers but also to make a good impression on your supervisors or clients. However, if you are in recovery or...

Is My Teenager Using Drugs?

A teenager using drugs is a terrifying thought for any parent. And unfortunately, teens are being exposed to drugs at earlier and earlier ages. However, the symptoms of drug use are often the same symptoms of being a teenager so it can be difficult to know the...

Common Addiction Triggers

There are many addiction triggers for anybody that suffers from alcoholism or drug addiction. Learning to avoid these triggers when possible is an important part of recovery. It’s also important to learn to handle them healthily if they are unavoidable. Stress is a...