A look at the various ways addiction can impact modes of self-expression. Recovery helps us realize how important creativity and …
A look at the various ways addiction can impact modes of self-expression. Recovery helps us realize how important creativity and …
If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). As we’re working to …
Recovery is not just for addicts. It’s important that we look at our own health and well-being and find recovery, …
Our recovery program can include multiple components to help us get well, and one that is growing in popularity is …
There are countless challenges we face in recovery, and one of the hardest for many of us is the fact …
Sobriety is just one aspect of the recovery journey. Here’s a look at the wisdom and the lessons that recovery …
Exploring some of the deep energetic possibilities that exist after we embrace sobriety. When we raise our consciousness, get to …
Those of us struggling with addiction and mental health issues are no strangers to experiencing intense and sometimes debilitating anxiety. …
Sometimes, it can all feel like too much. Breaking things down into small, manageable steps is one simple way to …
In This Article: Gabapentin is safe to use as directed, but it can cause several mild to severe side effects Combining alcohol and gabapentin can increase the severity of certain side effects of both, such as drowsiness If you take gabapent…
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When we are working towards recovery, it is often after years of suffering with addictions, depression and other mental health issues. Oftentimes we’ve been struggling so long we feel fed up. We want to feel better as quickly as possible, which is…
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). When we use the term “rock bottom,” we’re referring to that point we reach in our addiction where we simply can’t go any …
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