Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Love and Sobriety
Life After Addiction
What’s Next After Treatment and/or Rehab So you have done the hard work of halting your excessive substance use in a detox program. You have also gone on to complete a rehab program for your particular form of addiction. At this point, it is natural to wonder how to move forward from here. In other… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Holiday Stress, Sobriety
Sober Holidays: A Guide
Remember the holidays when you were a child? Before the thought of a sober holidays was even a figment in your mind. With Labor Day coming up fast to mark the start of the holiday season, there’s not time like the present to brush up on your approach to sober holidays this year. No matter… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Parent
Can Parenting Prevent Addiction?
The Hurdles Of Protecting Your Children Your life is shaped by your upbringing. A lot of the worst people in the world are shaped by their childhoods. If you research different serial killers, there is one thing they all have in common. Horrible childhoods. Abusive, chaotic, harmful. Not everyone with an awful childhood will become… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment
Addiction: Nature vs Nurture
Everyone’s Situation is Unique What causes someone to be an alcoholic? We can all come up with a few common reasons off the top of our head. Childhood trauma, depression, parents drank, etc. Although a lot of people in recovery have similar stories, everyone’s situation is entirely unique. What causes addiction? According to the NIH… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Holiday Stress, Mental Health
Your Emotional Well-Being Is Important
The Role of Emotional Health and Well-Being What Is Emotional Well-Being? When thinking about your health, the first thing that comes to mind may be your physical condition. That makes sense, since physical function has such a major impact on your quality of life. However, there is also another crucial factor to keep in mind:… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Sobriety
6 Quotes to Inspire Your Addiction Recovery Journey
What is an Addiction Recovery Journey? When it comes to addiction, every person’s addiction recovery journey is different. Addiction is a disease, which is why people who are in a treatment facility are often said to be in recovery. Like any disease, getting treatment is what helps people overcome an addiction. Recovering from addiction… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Holiday Stress, Sobriety
Top Of The Mornin’ To Ya! Who is Ready for a Sober (Yet, Fun) St. Patrick’s Day?
Holiday Triggers are Normal I’ve spent many a St. Patrick’s Day out of my mind drunk. I’ve embarrassed myself every year in one way or another due to my drinking. Sobriety is not normally on people’s agenda when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day. This particular holiday is mostly associated with binge drinking and public… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Love and Sobriety, Sobriety
Sobriety and Being in Love: How Bachelorette Star Zac Clark is Using His Platform to Offer Help to Those Struggling with Addiction
Reality TV has been a mainstay of American television since the mid-90s. The tried-and-true formula of taking individuals and sticking them into a situation to see how they react has launched many entertainment careers. One of the personalities that it has thrown into the limelight is Zac Clark. The 37-year-old New Jersey resident came out… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Holiday Stress
Staying Sober Over the Holidays
Recovery is a constant learning process. You learn a lot from the people you meet and listen to in meetings. You learn a lot about yourself. I’ve learned more about myself through the program at Emerald Isle Health and Recovery than I have at any other point in my life. The power of reflection cannot… Read More
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