Recovery is hard. There will be many moments throughout your recovery where you feel uncomfortable and there may be a few instances where you don’t know what to do. But, the most important thing you can do is establish your independence. Having your own freedom and...
Change can be hard. Change can be sudden. Change can be uncomfortable. And change happens regardless of how we feel about it. Learning how to cope with the ups and downs and unexpected moments in life will make you feel less stressed and more at ease in the long run....
If you struggle when it comes to managing your money in a responsible way, you aren’t the only one. Not knowing how to manage money affects people from all walks of life no matter how rich or poor. Mastering the art of being financially responsible is an important...
Being with someone over a significant period of time shapes you in ways that you often can’t see. There are always things to learn, especially about who you are and how you give and receive love. Love can often become confusing in relationships...
When you’re having an emotion, sometimes it’s really hard to figure out which emotion it is. So we wanted to give you some ideas with this graphic. Many times, just giving an emotion the right name is enough to release it. It’s important to remember that there are no...
There’s been a lot of talk about the opioid crises in the news and media lately, and it’s not just hype. Opioids are currently the number one drug causing overdose deaths in the US, with 2.1 million people addicted, and 47,600 opioid overdose deaths in 2017 alone. But...
When you’re thinking about quitting drugs or alcohol, the thought of withdrawal can be daunting. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare for what you’re about to go through, and give you the tools to make an action plan. To help you stick to your plan, it’s...
There’s nothing inherently wrong with alcohol, in and of itself. Unfortunately, many things can undermine your ability to moderate how much you drink, which can plunge you into a drinking problem, or alcohol use disorder. It’s not necessarily obvious or terrible at...
Drug addiction is a complicated disease, brought on by many different situations and factors, but it’s a disease which can be treated, and one which does not have to ruin your life forever. The faster you can get help, the less damage there will be to treat, but...