35 Quotes on Sobriety and Getting Sober
29Sep
24Sep
16 Ideas for Mental Health Tattoos
Get Inspired By Our Favorite Forms of Mental Health Tattoos
If you have ever wondered what mental health tattoo would best represent your mental health journey, this post is for you! We will explore the meanings behind 16 popular mental health tattoo designs to understand why people choose each one. At I
19Sep
A List of Character Defects: PDF and Guide
Identifying and Removing Character Defects in Recovery
You've probably heard the saying that the recovery process is all about progress, not perfection. That includes facing things about ourselves that we aren't very proud of. When you're working through a 12-Step program, you gain great insight into your strengths and shortcomings. That's where...
12Sep
Drug Dream Meanings and Myths
Coping With Drug Dreams During Addiction Recovery
When you halt substance abuse and enter addiction treatment, your brain and body can react in a variety of ways. Most people are aware of drug and alcohol withdrawal symptoms, which affect people during the earliest stages of their recovery journey. But, some other...
05Sep
Can You Write Off Gambling Losses?
The Legality and Implications of Writing Off Losses from Gambling
Can you write off gambling losses legally? Gambling winnings are mainly treated as taxable income, and you can deduct gambling losses on federal returns. But frequent gambling losses are more than just adjusted gross income on your income tax return. If concerns...
27Aug
Can Meth Cause Depression?
How Methamphetamine Addiction Impacts Mental Health
Methamphetamine addiction may have a hidden symptom that surfaces during meth withdrawal. You may have thought that your low mood was part of your crash and detox, but it could be a very real and separate diagnosis. The pressing question is this: Can meth cause depression? The...
11Aug
How to Help an Alcoholic Sibling
Helping A Family Member with a Drinking Problem Find Treatment
I used to think the word “alcoholic” only applied to people passed out on park benches or getting arrested for the tenth time. I never imagined it would be my younger brother, of all people. The funny, smart, unstoppable kid I...
29Jul
Is Ultram Addictive?
Ultram (Tramadol) Addiction Signs, Symptoms, Effects, And Treatment
Ultram is often prescribed for chronic pain because it has fewer adverse effects than stronger opioid drugs on the market today. The problem is that many people don't take it as prescribed, but this could be a dangerous situation to put yourself in....
22Jul
AA Amends Script PDF and Guidance
Our Resources and Support on How to Make Amends in AA
Step 9 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program challenges its members to "make direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." Righting past mistakes is a momentous step that facilitates healing to help...
17Jul
How to Have A Healthy Relationship After Trauma
A Guide on Building Healthier Relationships After Trauma
You're a trauma survivor. After a lengthy, challenging healing process, you have had tremendous personal growth. You're ready to form meaningful connections with a potential new relationship partner. But you also want to know how to have a healthy relationship after trauma. Icarus...
13Jul
AA Fear Inventory Examples And Worksheet
Your AA Step 4 Guide to Outgrowing Your Fears and Thriving
Step 4 of Alcoholics Anonymous helps their members make great strides toward physical and emotional sobriety by challenging them to take a searching and fearless moral inventory. Hanging onto past bad habits can make recovery feel ‘weighed down’ by their corrosive...
10Jul
How to Clean Your System from Cocaine
Understanding the Measures Needed to Clean Cocaine from Your System
If you found this article trying to understand how to clean your system from cocaine, you are in the right place. Despite the internet being full of cocaine detox hacks, there are no scientifically-proven or safe shortcuts to speed up the...
30Jun
What to Avoid When Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
Know the Interactions And Side Effects of Taking Low-Dose Naltrexone
More doctors have patients starting low-dose Naltrexone for off-label treatment regimens. While most people know that full-dose Naltrexone (50 mg/day) can help minimize opioid withdrawal symptoms, the public usually doesn't know about the value of low-dose Naltrexone (1-5 mg/day). But, like all...
16Jun
How to Come Down From Crack
How to Recover From Cocaine Addiction Safely and Successfully
A cocaine comedown can be disorienting and have uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Fortunately, medical professionals can help manage the physical and psychological symptoms of a stimulant crash, which happens within a few hours of the last use. Knowing how to come down from crack...
12Jun
Does Going to Rehab Go On Your Record?