Types of Anger and How it Can Affect Your Sobriety
Anger can be a very difficult emotion for those in recovery. Unmanaged anger can strain relationships, cause unhappiness, and even lead to relapse. Some people with severe anger problems used substances to self-medicate, so in sobriety, new coping skills must be learned to manage anger in a healthy way. Meditation, exercise, and talk therapy are […]
7 Ways to Stop The “What If’s” and Reservations in Sobriety
What-ifs and reservations in sobriety can cause mental anguish and self-doubt. Constantly worrying about the future or dwelling on past mistakes can lead to relapse if not dealt with properly. Self-doubt and stress can be one of the hardest obstacles to recover from when newly sober. Luckily, there are ways to curb negative thought patterns […]
How Quickly Does The Body Recover From Heroin Abuse?
Heroin abuse can have powerful, and sometimes, lasting consequences on the body. Not only does heroin itself hurt the body, the results of administering the drugs can have the most lasting effects. Heroin users often end up injecting the drugs, sometimes sharing needles or reusing their own over and over. This can lead to diseases […]
Prelapse: 5 Signs of an Impending Relapse
As someone who was once known as a chronic relapser, and who now works in treatment, I can pretty much spot the signs of a relapse from a mile away. Many of the people in these rooms have gotten sober and can look back on their using days with astonishment when we consider just how […]