Due to the recent state of the nation, more Americans than ever are suffering from anxiety. Riots, politics, the economy, and a global pandemic certainly make fear rise and make people feel sad and hopeless. A recent poll given by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) stated that, “More than one-third of Americans (36%) say coronavirus […]
Tag Archives: treatment
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Aug
Aug
12-Step programs have been deemed anonymous since 1935. Have you ever wondered why anonymity is such an essential aspect of recovery? People tend to be more open about their recovery, including telling people that they are a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or by sharing about it on social media. These […]
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Aug
Aug
The only thing you have to change when you get sober is everything. For some, this may seem impossible, but you can take this opportunity and make the most of what can happen with a little bit of willingness. Transformation in sobriety is not always easy, although it will be rewarding if you give yourself […]
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Aug
Aug
There are no two ways about it, having to deal with a loss is difficult. The response to your loss is grief, which can be demonstrated through sadness, guilt, isolation, anger, fear, or a broken heart. Whether sorrow is provoked by death, including a miscarriage, or a breakup, handling grief can be painful to navigate […]
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Aug
Aug
As someone strives to get sober, there are times they endure a bump in the road. When life gets rocky, instead of picking up their tools, they will reach for a drug or a drink to cope. In doing so, they suffer a relapse without knowing what will happen next. A relapse brings about shame […]
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Jul
Jul
Some people are so far gone in their addiction that everyone knows what is going on. For others, they are so good at hiding what they are doing; they can show their nice side without revealing their naughty side. They have to work hard to avoid showing others the truth about their addiction, creating their […]
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Apr
Apr
If you are reading this and have battled addiction, there is no doubt that you have, at one time or another, felt like you were disappointing someone. Whether you did something inappropriate under the influence, committed a crime, or anything in between, human emotion will provoke disappointment from others based on your alcohol and drug […]
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