As we’re working to heal ourselves and recover from our addictions, an important part of the recovery process is developing …
As we’re working to heal ourselves and recover from our addictions, an important part of the recovery process is developing …
One of the elements of the recovery process that we often find challenging is establishing boundaries for ourselves and ensuring …
One of our greatest challenges in recovery is working to implement the changes we envision for ourselves and holding ourselves …
Our addictions and mental health issues can cause us to totally lose sight of ourselves, our direction in life, our …
One of our greatest challenges in recovery is returning to our former lives and reintegrating back into the relationships we’ve …
If you’re struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). There are various reasons …
For many of us, the road to recovery starts with enrolling in a treatment program, but for many of us, …
When we’re approaching the recovery process, many of us are excited and optimistic about the journey ahead. We’ve completed a …
Our struggles with addiction can cause us to totally lose sight of our values, our principles, our self-worth and our …
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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Many of us have a tendency to form unhealthy attachments to our emotions, and among the feelings we commonly become unhealthily attached to are our guilt, shame and self-blame. We instinctively blame ourselves for things that aren’t our fault. We …
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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 …
Rhinophyma is the medical term for “ alcoholic nose”, or “drinker’s nose.” This is a skin disorder commonly identified by a red, misshapen, bumpy nose. Due to the symptoms of rhinophyma, people often believed this condition was caused by alcoholism…
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