Don’t ignore early signs of alcoholism if you recognize them in yourself or someone close to you. All too often, people with a dependency on alcohol downplay the problem. The longer they stay in denial about it, then the worse it gets. Over time, alcohol addiction impacts all areas of a person’s life. However, addiction…
It’s common for an individual’s loved ones to recognize a drinking problem before they do. This is especially true of someone’s spouse. Over time, you notice that he or she drinks more and that they get irritable when they can’t drink. If you’re wondering how to deal with an alcoholic spouse, there are ways to…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, doesn’t only affect military members who’ve experienced combat. PTSD can impact anyone who’s survived a traumatic event whether it’s sexual assault, domestic violence, the death of a loved one or combat. The link between PTSD and addiction shows how important it is to get effective treatment for both. It’s…
It seems like heroin makes an appearance in the news nearly every day. One reason is because of the increase in how many people use it. Thankfully, business and medical professionals can overcome heroin addiction with detox and addiction treatment. However, many people may start treatment wondering how long does heroin withdrawal last. What Is…
If you’re seeking addiction treatment, you might be wondering: how much does rehab cost? You shouldn’t feel ashamed to ask about the cost. Most people wonder about it when they’re ready to recover from addiction. Thankfully, it often doesn’t cost as much as you think. How Much Does Rehab Cost? When you need to determine…
Lawyers and doctors are among America’s loneliest workers, according to a new survey in the Harvard Business Review. The survey of 1,624 full-time employees, all participants in a longitudinal study of 4,000, found that folks with “professional degrees (law and medical degrees) were 25 percent lonelier than [those with] bachelor’s degrees, and 20 percent lonelier than…
Making room for Newness: Mindfulness and Recovery We are expected in recovery to engage in some degree of conversion. Conversion, meaning the shifts from one way of proceeding to another, is the foundation of any sustainable recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. In the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous, one of the common practices is the…
You likely already know that a little self-compassion can go a long way in helping your recovery, but it can also offset the negative effects of perfectionism, including depression, according to a new study published in the journal PLos One. “We know that perfectionism can often lead to people pushing themselves too far in the…
“My first day returning to work after being treated for a severe opiate addiction was one of the most daunting moments of my life,” wrote Peter Grinspoon, MD, author of Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction, in an article for Harvard Health. He recalled thinking that everyone in the office knew that forged prescriptions and…
The New Year is the perfect time to set some new goals to make your recovery stronger and your new sober life more fulfilling. Here are a few ideas to get started: Resolve to make one positive lifestyle change. This can range from getting up an hour earlier to exercise to going to bed at…