Who Is an Addict?
How to Recognize If You Have an Addiction What is addiction? It’s a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a compulsive desire to use drugs. Although such cravings may be harmless, they can have severe negative consequences. People addicted to drugs have weakened self-control and altered brain chemistry. Those who are addicted to drugs need treatment. Here […]
Tips for Sleeping With Anxiety
It’s okay to toss and turn every once in a while, but it can be frustrating and exhausting to try to fall asleep every night if you struggle with anxiety. You may have experienced sleep anxiety if you have ever watched the hours go by and knew that you would wake up tired the next […]
Dax Shepard Relapses
Many know Dax Shepard as a funny, jovial actor and comedian. Shepard, who starred in the hit sitcom Parenthood quickly became a household name with Kristen Bell, his wife and actress. Shepard is well-known for his roles onscreen, but he also serves as a beacon for many addicts. Shepard has been vocal about his 16-years […]
Foods That Can Curb Cravings for Alcohol
Dietary Tips to Reduce Alcohol Cravings It is no doubt that one of the biggest and most difficult aspects of recovery is battling the urges you’ll likely have after quitting drinking. The cravings do not just come from a physical hunger, but also a mental one. If you don’t have the right support system in […]
Alcoholics Anonymous Welcomes Queer Members – But Is It Enough?
Alcoholics Anonymous Welcomes Queer Members – But Is It Enough? Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:17:33 +0000 This article originally appeared on: www.thefix.com/alcoholics-anonymous-welcomes-queer-members-it-enough Every day, in thousands of church basements, community centers, and clubhouses across America, people who can boast anything from a few hours to many decades without alcohol gather to collect one more sober […]
Hope Fest West Palm Beach – Art Addiction Recovery Event
Hope Fest 2022, sponsored in part by All In Solutions Counseling Center, will bring the recovery community together to celebrate art, music, food, and sobriety at a free event in West Palm Beach. The event will be held at The Peach 3590 Georgia Ave, West Palm Beach, FL. 33405. For more information, call (561) 889-7230 […]
In Memory of Some of the Great African American Talents Lost to Addiction
In Memory of Some of the Great African American Talents Lost to Addiction Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:27:26 +0000 This article originally appeared on: www.smartrecovery.org/in-memory-of-some-of-the-great-african-american-talents-lost-to-addiction/ Guest blog by SMART Facilitator Ted Perkins A new study, conducted in partnership with the National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health, confirmed a troubling addiction […]
Sober Christmas: Non-Alcoholic Holiday Drink Recipes For People in Recovery
Get into the holiday spirits without the spirits! Here are 6 festive mocktail recipes for those in recovery to sip on all season long. It’s the holiday season, and we’ve got all kinds of ideas to make the season merry and bright! Whether you’re in recovery and looking for festive mocktails to sip alongside friends […]