Thanksgiving is a time of reflection for all the things we’re grateful for, yet as we gather with family to celebrate, recovering addicts may be on edge. Family dynamics are put to the test when the “elephant in the room” is sitting right across the table. Stares,...
As sober living sets in and becomes your better way of life, every milestone—perhaps every moment—is an achievement worthy of applause. Moving forward after beating and defeating drug or alcohol addiction and recalculating your route is something to be proud of, no...
Disease, disorder, dependency, chronic illness—addiction has many names. For many people, the realization that addiction has a clear definition gives them hope that there is a path to overcome it. Addiction as a Disease Addiction is deemed a disease by the medical...
Many of us know that trauma can dramatically affect the people’s lives. Phrases like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and “fight-or-flight” have become destigmatized and more common in our everyday language. In many ways, it can be easy to forget the full spectrum of...
