The Holiday Season and Staying Sober

Dec 21, 2021

The Holiday Season and Staying Sober For those in early recovery, and for some in long term recovery, the holiday season can be a very precarious time. Alcohol is prevalent almost everywhere. For those who do not suffer from addiction, having a few drinks with friends...

Understanding the Link Between Unemployment and Drug Addiction

Nov 9, 2021

Understanding the Link Between Unemployment and Drug Addiction Although various studies show that drug addiction can increase the incidence of unemployment, new studies explore growing evidence that unemployment is a leading factor contributing to drug addiction...

Beware of the Kindling Effect

Mar 23, 2021

Beware of the Kindling Effect The kindling effect occurs when a person goes through repeated alcohol withdrawals, and the symptoms become more severe with each relapse. The name is derived from materials used to start a fire. The more kindling added the fire burns...

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol

Jul 29, 2020

Coping Mechanisms: Managing Without Drugs or Alcohol Are you newly sober? If so, congratulations. You might be dealing with a lot of emotions during this time, such as excitement for a new phase of life, fear at the thought of managing your sobriety long-term, and...

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse

Mar 10, 2020

The Urge-Peak Cycle & the Risk of Relapse Addiction is not an easy thing to fight. If it were a matter of willpower, there would be no need for rehab centers, and patients could heal themselves once the decision is made to stop using. Recovery is not a linear...