December is one of the hardest months of the year to manage cravings. Alcohol is everywhere. Stress increases. Routines change. Family dynamics get complicated. Even people who rarely struggle with cravings find themselves wanting to drink or use more often during the holiday season. Cravings are not a sign of weakness. They are a natural […]
The holidays can bring connection, but they can also reactivate some of the deepest emotional triggers a person carries. For many adults, family dynamics are closely tied to substance use patterns. You might walk into a family gathering feeling prepared, grounded, and determined to stay in control. But within minutes, the atmosphere shifts. Comments land […]
Alcohol use rises sharply during the holidays, but withdrawal becomes significantly more dangerous in the winter months. December is one of the highest risk seasons of the year for alcohol-related medical complications. Many adults drink more frequently and more heavily in December than any other month, often without realizing how quickly their bodies adapt to […]
Relapse prevention plans are vital tools whether you go into detox, treatment, or recovery. Having a plan or goal to help you recognize certain habits or behaviors can prevent future relapse. A relapse prevention plan helps you combat previous habits or behaviors to keep you on the recovery path. The road to recovery is arduous […]
When the problems and behaviors of addiction are recognized, recovery can begin. The opposite is also true: if you do not recognize those problems and behaviors, you may struggle with starting down the path to recovery. If you struggle with substance use, you may fear the recovery journey and feel that your substance use is […]
May 15 is designated as the International Day of Families. In 1993, the General Assembly of the United Nations set this day to focus on the importance of families worldwide. For those in recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol, the family can factor into recovery in many ways. If you have strong family ties, […]
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for May 5, rolls around every spring. The holiday celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This holiday also provides a perfect excuse for many people to hoist a few drinks as part of the celebration. For those in recovery […]
People who live with an addiction to drugs or alcohol know firsthand what their experiences are like. Each person is unique with their own story to tell about how they got where they are while struggling to achieve and maintain recovery. However, encountering stereotypes that many people believe about addiction can complicate their journey through […]
Staying focused on recovery from drugs and alcohol requires a person to utilize the ability to say “no” to temptation. Often, that temptation comes in the form of someone offering a substance to another. It also can result from cravings coming from old habits. A specific set of triggers can also come from painful anniversaries […]
Recently the state of Texas experienced an unusual winter storm that impacted a considerable amount of its residents. High snowfall rates and ice caused power outages for millions of people, many of whom went several days with no heat, lights, or ways to cook. While everyone cannot adequately prepare for such a situation, some burdens […]
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