If you have overcome a substance abuse addiction, take a moment to congratulate yourself. It takes hard work and commitment to conquer a physical and psychological dependence on drugs or alcohol. But as you move beyond the initial stages of your recovery, it’s...
Embarking on your journey of recovery from alcohol or drug addiction or addressing mental health issues is a brave and transformative path. As you navigate this process, incorporating the therapeutic benefits of nature can significantly contribute to your mental...
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week takes place March 18–24th in 2024. It’s a time to share information, dispel common myths, and continue the important nationwide conversation about addiction. While this is an important conversation to have any time of year, this...
You might be proud of your Irish heritage or simply love all things Irish, but if you are a recovering alcoholic, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day can potentially destroy your progress. There are many ways to ignore the worst (and best) of this 24-hour holiday, and...
Are you concerned about a pattern of addiction that runs in your family? Perhaps it’s a history of alcoholism that has extended from a grandparent to a parent to a sibling. Or you may have several relatives in your extended family — an uncle, an aunt, several cousins...
Many people who have alcohol addictions were originally social drinkers. Maybe they started by grabbing a beer after work with colleagues. Perhaps they overindulged at a holiday party or celebrated too hard when their favorite sports team won the championship....
