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?
Sober living homes are group living residences for people who are in the process of recovery from addiction. Most sober living homes have a set of house rules that the residents must follow in order to live there. The most critical house rule is that the residents must remain sober and free from substance abuse. … Continue reading How Do Sober Living Homes Work?
Meditation has been found to support addiction recovery since it can help you feel calm, cope with triggers, and ultimately, help you to avoid a relapse. Although meditation cannot wholly replace a full addiction treatment program with professional medical support, it can still be a helpful tool. Many rehabilitation facilities include mindfulness and meditation as … Continue reading Does Meditation Help with Addiction?
People can enjoy many pleasurable activities in a healthy way that does not cross the threshold of addiction. However, sometimes the line between healthy enjoyment of an activity and developing an addiction to it can be crossed without someone even realizing it. What Is an Addiction? The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as … Continue reading How Do I Know If I Am Addicted to Something?
If you have recently beat a substance abuse addiction, you may be wondering about what the latest statistics show about substance abuse and recovery. If you live in Massachusetts, the state website can be a good resource to learn about these statistics. Statistics on Substance Abuse in Massachusetts The State of Massachusetts tracks the number … Continue reading Substance Abuse Statistics in Massachusetts
It can be difficult to recognize when something has become an addiction. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), addiction is defined as a chronic disease that affects the brain’s memory, motivation, and reward functions. A person with an addiction will experience feelings of craving that substance. In many cases, those with addictions … Continue reading How Do I Know If I Am Addicted to Something?
Holding yourself accountable in life can help tremendously in maintaining your sobriety. It helps you add the necessary structure to your life to achieve your goals and build a better life for yourself. Sobriety and Accountability Having family, friends, and counselors in your life who hold you accountable for your actions can be very helpful. … Continue reading How Does Accountability Help with Staying Sober?