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Drug Use and Rehabilitation in Sports
Which are the most common drugs used in sports? What are their damages? When deciding to rehabilitate themselves, what hardships do athletes face? …
What The 12 Steps Did for Me
12-step programs “may not be right for everyone, but they are a viable solution for some. They’re still working for me.” Read Bill’s recovery story here. …
Slay Those Negative Dragons
Rehab can be a safe place to explore negative emotions and fears, but once you get out on your own, those negative emotions can become dragons. Here’s some practical advice on how to slay them. …
Artist in Recovery
“In recovery, my life is filled with stories. I hear them at every meeting; I share them when I qualify and when I sponsor. And at nine years sober, I now spin them on stage for the most attentive, loving audience one could ever hope for.” …
The Art of Saying No
Laura McAlpine shares how she stopped enabling her addicted son and started setting boundaries on the way to recovery. …
Global Wellness Day
Learn more about Global Wellness Day, taking place each year in June. Learn how to live better through the 7 simple steps the organization recommends. …
5 Reasons Why Recovery is More Difficult For Women
It’s not easy being a woman, especially if you struggle with substance abuse. Amanda Lauren enumerates five challenges women specifically face in recovery. …
Addiction – a Family Disease
Summer James shares the touching story of how addiction has changed both her and her son’s lives. …
How To Make Life Changes That Stick
How do you embrace change AND make it stick? Dr. Michael Craig offers a few solutions as well as the steps you should follow in order to reach your goal. …
How to Overcome Fear of Failure
Overcoming one’s fear of failure is crucial on the road to recovering from substance abuse. Learn how to break free from your fears. …
4 Ways to Realize You Need Help Regaining Control of Your Life
How do you know when it’s time to seek professional help to overcome hardships? …
Self-Esteem Secrets to Aid Rehabilitation
When you have been through a crisis like addiction, your self-esteem is battered. But how can one re-build it? …
I Know What an Alcoholic Looks Like
Sherry Drescher explains why a stereotypical view of alcoholics is dangerous and how it might impede sobriety. …
There Is No Shame
“I decided to tell the truth about myself, my daughter and my life. The more I did it, the easier it became. My life was no longer a lie. My daughter is an addict.” …
Being Forced to Believe in God is Not Recovery
Does religious faith belong in rehabilitation? Should addicts be forced to be spiritual in order to take part in addiction treatment programs? Nathan T. shares his experience. …
Sobriety Through Poetry
Adolfo Vasquez uses poetry to keep himself sober and inspire others. This is his moving story. …
Why You Need to Put Your Oxygen Mask On First
Carolyn Bateman explains why it’s important for parents of addicts to take care of themselves in order to take care of their children. …
My New Future, Or: How I Came to Terms with My Addiction to Food
Debra used to focus on controlling her eating in order to control her appearance. Once she realized she has an addiction and started focusing on the inside, she began to heal. Read her story. …
Can Abusive Parenting Trigger Addiction Genes in Children?
Experts proved that addiction is one of the negative effects of aggressive parenting. Dustin L. John shares his moving story of abuse, addiction and recovery. …
Let Go of Your Guilt to Stay Sober
Following a tragic accident, Amy Baumgardner decided to stop drinking. But only when she let go of her guilt, she managed to stay clean. Read her inspiring story. …
How to Help Others Live Sober
There are many organizations that have been created to help people live a sober lifestyle. One of them is Helping Others Live Sober – read more about it here. …
Short and Long Term Damage of Alcohol Abuse
Louise Rowlinson, a public health nurse in the early stages of recovery from alcoholism, writes about the short and long term damages that excessive drinking may cause to one’s body. …
Moderation Mis-Management
Is moderation management the key to sobriety? Sherry Drescher explains why she believes in complete abstinence. …
How I Overcame the Stigma of Being a Female Addict
Chenoa Woods shares the story of how she overcame the stigma and double standard involved in being a female addict. …
Woman Relapsed to Gambling Addiction More than 20 Times. This is her Path to Recovery.
A Woman Relapsed to Gambling Addiction More than 20 Times. Find out what was her Path to Recovery. …
Obamacare Repeal Has the Addiction Recovery Community Nervous – and Here’s Why
The repeal of Obamacare will have devastating effects on addiction recovery efforts nationwide. Read our in-depth analysis of what this repeal might bring about. …
Addictions Among Teenagers
We give you a survey of the substances commonly abused by teens, and means to deal with teenage addicts. …
10 Non-Alcoholic Dinner Party Tips
We give you some fun ideas on how to throw a non-alcoholic dinner party. …
Is Compulsive Shopping an Addiction? Or Is It a Bad Habit?
Is compulsive shopping an addiction, or merely an impulse control disorder? …
Addiction Help Online
If you wish to get drug addiction help online, you’ve come to the right place. Contact one of our professionals 24/7. …
7 Ways to Relax Without Chemicals
Prescription drugs for anxiety and panic attacks might lead to addiction. Rena Sherwood offers 7 drug-free ways to relax. …
Breaking the Family Cycle of Addiction
Having parents that are addicts can present a whole new set of challenges when trying to get clean. Chelsie Charmed shares her experience. …
12 Tips to Help you Stay Sober this Holiday Season
Luxury Beach Rehab offers you professional advice on how to stay sober during the holidays – read our tips here. …
Harm Reduction
K. Lanktree explains what “Harm Reduction” means, and how it helped her overcome opiate abuse. …
Why Can’t I Live with Mommy?
Young children may not understand why they cannot live with an addicted parent. Karen Best Wright gives advice to caregivers on how to answer these children. …
“That’s What Junkies Do”
What boundaries should exist between a substance abuse counselor and her patients? Gayle Saks weighs in and shares her personal experience. …
The Pathology and Effects of Enabling Behavior
We know that we engage in enabling behavior out of love and concern, but how do we do it? And how might we act differently? …
Are Addictions Genetic?
Is the tendency to addictive behavior predetermined by our genes, or are these behaviors caused by our environment? …
How to Survive and Thrive After Rehab (10 Essential Tips)
Read our list of 10 essential tips to surviving and thriving after rehab. …
How Happiness Can Help You Recover From Addiction: 5 Top Tips
It’s easier to do the right things for recovery when feeling happy and satisfied with life. Beth Burgess offers 5 tips for building happiness after rehabilitation. …
Addiction: A Parental Guide for Aiding Children
Dustin L. John gives practical advise to parents on how to help addicted children on their path to conquering addiction. …
7 Ways to Find HOPE When You Are Feeling Despaired
One of the hardest things about recovery is asking for help. Read these 7 tips to help you keep up HOPE (Hang On Pain Ends) when you’re feeling despaired. …
Regaining Trust in Relationship After Addiction
Addiction comes between couples. How can we regain trust after rehabilitation? …
Drug Use in Ancient Cultures
Mind altering substances have been part of our cultural foundation for a very long time. Which ancient cultures used these substances, and for which ends? …
Letting Go of Negative Relationships to Enhance Sobriety
Some relationships present roadblocks when it comes to getting – and staying – sober. Dani DiPirro offers 4 tips that can help you let go of negative relationships. …
Blogging Helped Me to Stay Sober. This Is How.
Amy Parrish couldn’t quit drinking for good, until she discovered the online community of sober bloggers. Read her story. …
The History of Drug Use in the United States
Drug addiction has always been a concern in the United States, dating as far back as the 16th century. We give you a historical overview of drug use and legislation in the US. …
Unmasking the Myths about Drug Addiction
We give you seven of the more prominent drug addiction myths, and explanations that disperse them. …
7 Things You Can do to Help an Addicted Loved One
Helping an addicted loved one might seem like an impossible task but it doesn’t have to be. …
Staging a Successful Intervention
Familiarize yourself with the substance abuse intervention models available and find out more about how to stage an intervention. …
Key Strategies for Avoiding Alcohol and Drugs During College
What can colleges and universities do to prevent substance abuse, and what can students do to keep their focus on their studies? …
Do Movies and TV Series Influence Drug Use?
Do movies and TV series that depict protagonists who use drugs advertise drug use, or do they prevent it? …
Letter to my past addicted self
Acclaimed blogger, Mrs. D, writes a moving and inspiring letter to her past addicted self. …