Moods can plummet or intensify the hotter the temperature rises. While there are always warnings about taking care of children, pets, and the elderly in summer heat, people in recovery from addiction or mental health conditions can suffer just as intensely, be at risk...
The decision to get help for addiction or mental health struggles can be challenging, but the journey itself doesn’t have to be a solitary one. For families navigating this path with a loved one in recovery, finding support can make a big difference. While...
Experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event can leave deep, lasting scars, leading to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This condition can disrupt every aspect of life, often triggering a physical, mental, or emotional response in stressful or frightening...
Guilt is one of the most destructive emotions for those recovering from an alcohol or drug addiction. Feeling regretful over past behaviors during addiction can lead to deep self-loathing, making recovery more difficult and perhaps even derailing the process...
Living with alcohol addiction comes with a common side effect: Thinking you can meet your responsibilities, do your job, parent, and socialize, all while maintaining a steady devotion to alcohol. When it becomes clear – to yourself or others – that life isn’t going as...
Being mindful and staying in the present moment can be a game-changer for those recovering from addiction and/or managing mental health issues. Those in recovery are often guilt-ridden about their past and anxious about their future, but by focusing on the “here and...