Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Love and Sobriety, Mental Health, Sobriety
What Are Sober Supports?
Recovery takes time, and there’s always a chance that relapse may occur. However, part of the journey to recovery is having the right kind of support network to help. The overall responsibility will always be with the recovering person, but the task does require help from external sources. Friends and family provide some of that… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Sobriety
What Is the Mind and Body Connection?
Have you ever thought that your brain plays a much larger part in your wellness than just your mental health? Medical professionals would agree. The mind-body connection is the feedback loop between your thoughts and your feelings. “Feeling” here doesn’t mean the emotions you feel, but rather your physical condition. When you feel a certain… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, College Substance Use, Mental Health, Sobriety
Marijuana and Depression: Using MMJ to Self-Medicate
We think of marijuana as a harmless substance, but it quickly led me to harder drugs that nearly took my life. The great people at Emerald Isle were able to get me through my struggle and open my eyes to the dangers of gateway drugs like marijuana. I’ve always dealt with depression off and on… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Sobriety
Radical Acceptance
Acceptance as a Method for Recovery If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, you have a very real need to change. Otherwise, you may end up exposing yourself to severe or even fatal health consequences. Quite often, people in this dire situation deny the reality of what is happening to them. This denial can… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Sobriety
Moderation Management
The Pros and Cons of Harm Reduction for Substance Problems No matter where you live in the U.S., substance problems are common. Some affected people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Others are affected by serious, non-addicted abuse. In most treatment programs, the goal is substance abstinence. However, some programs rely on a different approach… Read More
Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Treatment, Mental Health, Sobriety
Neurogenic Tremors
When you are under high levels of stress, you react in a variety of ways. Some of these reactions are psychological or emotional. Others are physical.
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Love and Sobriety, Mental Health, Sobriety
Accountability in Relationships
Relationships are the foundation of human society. They take a wide variety of forms and have an impact on essentially all aspects of our lives. The way we conduct ourselves in close relationships is especially important. Certain actions can strengthen your bond to others
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Addiction Recovery, Mental Health, Sobriety
How to Deal With Triggers From Trauma
Coping With Lingering Traumatic Reactions How to Deal With Triggers From Trauma? At some point in their lives, most people go through a traumatic experience. Experiences of this type strain your normal ability cope emotionally. In most cases, people exposed to trauma will naturally regain their sense of emotional balance. However, this does not always… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Fresh News, Sobriety
September is National Recovery Month!
Now in its 32nd year, National Recovery Month is observed every September as a way to spread awareness and education on addiction and mental health; help to break the stigma of addiction, and celebrate those who have made tremendous progress in their path to recovery. In addition, we also celebrate the advancements made in treatments… 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
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