Category Archives: About Addiction

Negativity in recovery is often a sign someone is heading toward relapse. It’s normal to have a bad day now … Continue reading How Can You Overcome Negativity in Recovery? →

When you decide it’s time to get sober knowing what to expect can reduce your anxiety going forward. There are … Continue reading The 4 Phases of Addiction Recovery →

Introverts are people who generally prefer to be alone. To them, being around other people is stressful, tiring, and distracts … Continue reading What Are the Challenges for Introverts in Addiction Recovery? →

Grief is hard for anyone and it can be a disaster for someone in recovery. Grief is typically associated with … Continue reading How to Avoid Relapse While Grieving →

There are many possible triggers for relapse. People, places, and things associated with drinking and drug use are major triggers. … Continue reading Use HALT to Prevent Relapse →

The liver is the organ hardest hit by excessive drinking. When you drink, your liver metabolizes alcohol into acetaldehyde, which … Continue reading What Is the Connection Between Alcohol and Liver Damage? →

Your liver takes the brunt of excessive drinking. Fatty liver disease can develop in a relatively short time of regular … Continue reading How do You Heal Your Liver After You Stop Drinking? →

In most recovery communities, smoking gets a pass. Surveys have found that AA members smoke at a much higher rate … Continue reading Should You Quit Smoking in Recovery? →

One strange feature of addiction is that someone can hate the addiction and derive little pleasure from using, but continue … Continue reading The Important Difference Between Wanting and Liking →

Setting expectations for recovery can be tricky. If you don’t expect your life to improve considerably, you may not put … Continue reading What Are Realistic Expectations for Addiction Recovery? →

  Supporting a loved one who is battling addiction is like walking a tightrope. You have to be loving, but … Continue reading How to Support an Alcoholic or Drug Addict →

People in recovery don’t often spontaneously relapse. You don’t usually trip and fall into a pint. Relapse is typically a … Continue reading 4 Signs You May Be Setting Yourself Up for Relapse →