Addiction Recovery Blog

  Your whole world can change in an instant. It could be a car accident, a heart attack, or even … Continue reading How a Family Heals from PTSD →

Codependency is a common problem when one or both people in a relationship struggle with addiction. A typical codependent relationship … Continue reading Are You in a Codependent Relationship? →

People battling addiction are more than twice as likely to suffer from mood and anxiety disorders, according to the National … Continue reading How Depression is Treated Alongside Addiction →

Someone who has been experiencing panic attacks or insomnia is often prescribed a benzodiazepine–usually Xanax–to get the problem under control. … Continue reading Can Anxiety Be Treated without Benzodiazepines? →

Your relationship isn’t the same anymore. It may have happened quickly or slowly over time. Either way, the result is … Continue reading How to Live with an Alcoholic Spouse →

With marijuana becoming legal in several states, including Colorado, there have been new echoes of the old argument that marijuana … Continue reading Is Marijuana a Gateway Drug? →

People often drink to relieve stress and anxiety, especially social anxiety. Ironically, drinking alcohol can actually make anxiety worse. The … Continue reading Why Alcohol Can Make Anxiety Worse →

  By the time a person decides to go to rehab, they have been through a lot. Their family has, … Continue reading The Role of Family in Opioid Recovery →

Rationalization is a defense mechanism people often use when they see their drinking or drug use has become a problem … Continue reading How Do People Rationalize Addiction? →

Deciding to get sober is a commitment that will change your life in many ways. Most of those ways will … Continue reading 5 Common Fears About Addiction Recovery →

  So you’ve gone to rehab and conquered your addiction. You head home with your whole heart and head focused … Continue reading The Importance of Sober Activities and Fellowship →

  Think about the last time you ate an Oreo or your favorite brand of chips. If you were trying … Continue reading How Brands are Marketing Alcohol Today →