What can I do when I feel triggered?
Addiction can be a difficult and overwhelming condition, but with the right support and strategies, it is possible to overcome triggers and maintain recovery. Triggers can be anything that causes a craving for drugs or alcohol, or leads to a relapse. Understanding your triggers and learning how to manage them is a key part of […]
Paradigm Shift
Addiction has a physical as well as a mental component. The physical part is resolved by detoxing to remove the chemicals from my body. The more daunting task is to change my thinking and how I respond to life. My healthy response to life is the key to overcoming the obsession to use alcohol or […]
4 ways to protect myself from relapse?
Relapse prevention techniques are coping skills that help to fight cravings, combat euphoric recall, and curb the desire to drink or use drugs. Recovery is a process and, at times, a battle to find a new way to live. Many sober people have overcome slips or relapses on the road to recovery. The best thing […]
The 5 Steps for a Healthy Sobriety Journey
Too often people struggling with addiction have no idea how to get started. The process is life long, and requires a constant state of vigilance. WIth a firm desire and a little bit of willingness, the addict can find a new life with boundless possibilities. Here are our suggestions on how to gain and maintain […]
Why is asking for help so hard?
My name is David M and I served this country in the Army from September 2002 – April 2013. I thought I had my life together until drugs and alcohol took everything from me. Luckily, this is not where my story ends. Once I got the courage to ask for help, I was able to […]
How do I cope with loneliness around the Holidays?
It can feel like the pressure is on around the Holidays. For many of us who struggle with addiction, it is especially important to know how to navigate all the intense feelings this time of year can stir up. Below are a few coping skills that give you the tools to stay upbeat and emotionally […]
The 4 Pillars of Addiction
Overcoming addiction can seem daunting at first, but with the ideal resources in place, it can make the recovery journey much more attainable. After reading the 4 pillars of addiction below, you will find that there is a balance needed between inner mental and physical strength, and a strong sense of community and support around […]
“I’m Too Smart for a Detox Program”
Getting and staying sober has been the biggest hurdle for me in this life so far. I have been at it since 1986, and that is A LOT of in and out of recovery. Six months here, three months there. One excuse after another, but I think it boils down to the unfortunate idea that […]
