Recovery is a lifelong journey. Relapses are common, especially in the first few years of sobriety. However, there are many things you can do to help maintain your sobriety. Staying sober takes hard work and time, but finding the “real you” and building a life you can be proud of is worth persevering through the … Continue reading Best Ways to Stay Sober
If you have recently gotten sober after battling an addiction, you may be wondering just how common it is to deal with a substance use disorder. While statistics vary between different types of substances, generally speaking, there are approximately 20 million people in the U.S. who currently struggle with a substance abuse disorder of some … Continue reading Is Addiction to Substances Common?
If you have recently made the positive life choice to become sober, you might be surprised to learn how common relapses are. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 40-60% of people in recovery experience one or more relapses. Relapses happen often, but there are some things you can try to prevent them. … Continue reading Why Do I Keep Relapsing?
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimates that more than 21 million Americans aged 12 and older have had a substance abuse disorder. Drug and alcohol addictions are common enough that if you haven’t experienced it yourself, someone you know most likely has. Learning more about what substances are the most addictive can … Continue reading What Are the Most Addictive Substances?
Although you are committed to sobriety, you should prepare for some of the challenges ahead. Unfortunately, relapses are a relatively common setback. But just because relapses can happen—it doesn’t mean that it must happen to you. 1. Understand the Signs of a Relapse One of the most critical steps you can take to avoid a … Continue reading Relapse Prevention Tips
After you make the decision to stop drinking, it is common to continue to experience cravings for alcohol for some time. Also, after committing to a sober lifestyle, you might be more aware of your cravings since you have made a conscious decision to avoid alcohol. To remain sober, you will have to face your … Continue reading How Do I Deal with Cravings as They Arise?
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as a primary chronic disease of brain reward, memory, motivation, and related circuitry, which is reflected in an individual pursuing reward or relief by substance abuse. Addiction to nearly any substance can have a substantial negative impact on your life and the lives of those around you. … Continue reading What Constitutes Addiction?
If you are recovering from an addiction to any substance, it is crucial that you become aware of common triggers that could potentially lead to a relapse. By understanding what could trigger or lead to a relapse, you can make sure to avoid these triggers so that you can continue living a sober life. What … Continue reading What Kinds of Triggers May Cause an Addiction Relapse?
If you consume alcohol regularly, you may be wondering just how this substance affects your body. Alcohol can affect your body in many different ways. Some of these ways are immediately noticeable, while other changes to your body can occur over a more extended period of time. The Short-Term Impact of Alcohol on Your Body … Continue reading How Does Alcohol Affect My Body?
Many people decide to quit smoking once they realize the negative impact of the habit on their overall health. Fortunately, once a smoker does quit, there are significant health benefits that take place almost immediately. Why Is Smoking So Addictive? Smoking is an addictive habit due to the active ingredient in tobacco called nicotine. When … Continue reading What Are the Best Ways to Quit Smoking?