Category Archives: About Addiction

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 →

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 →

The pink cloud is the euphoric feeling some people experience early in recovery. If addiction has been making you miserable … Continue reading What is the Pink Cloud? →

The Fourth of July can be tough day to stay sober. There are parties, cookouts, and fireworks. It’s a day … Continue reading How to Have a Sober Independence Day →

It’s common for people who quit drinking to suddenly find themselves craving sweets. This is probably one reason there are … Continue reading Why You Might Crave Sweets After You Quit Drinking →

There are so many ways to watch movies and TV shows that didn’t exist even 10 years ago. If you … Continue reading Why Do You Feel Depressed After a Netflix Binge? →

Starting recovery is difficult. You have to go through detox, which can be painful, then you have have to gradually … Continue reading Why Gratitude Matters in Addiction Recovery →

Creative people often feel conflicted about getting treatment for addiction. On one hand, they know their addiction is making life … Continue reading Do You Need Drugs or Alcohol to be Creative? →

Depression is a frequently misunderstood condition and people with depression are often not fun to be around. People typically want … Continue reading Why Can’t Depressed People Just Snap Out of It? →

More than 80 percent of Americans drink coffee regularly, and many people need a couple of cups just to get … Continue reading Does Coffee Cause Anxiety? →

There is a large overlap between addiction and eating disorders. About half of people with an eating disorder will also … Continue reading What Are the Warning Signs of an Eating Disorder? →